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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,335.35, 9,484.80 and 5,606.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,335.35, 9,484.80 and 5,606.35 is: 8,393.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,335.35 : 9,484.80 = 5,606.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,335.35/9,484.80 = 5,606.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,335.35x = 9,484.80 × 5,606.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,335.35x = 53,175,108.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,175,108.48/6,335.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,393.40

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