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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,333.55, 9,520.84 and 5,877.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,333.55, 9,520.84 and 5,877.02 is: 8,834.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,333.55 : 9,520.84 = 5,877.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,333.55/9,520.84 = 5,877.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,333.55x = 9,520.84 × 5,877.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,333.55x = 55,954,167.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,954,167.10/6,333.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,834.57

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