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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.55, 9,519.34 and 5,876.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.55, 9,519.34 and 5,876.02 is: 8,833.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.55 : 9,519.34 = 5,876.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.55/9,519.34 = 5,876.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.55x = 9,519.34 × 5,876.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.55x = 55,935,788.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,935,788.89/6,332.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,833.05

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