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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,336.32, 9,461.20 and 5,673.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,336.32, 9,461.20 and 5,673.92 is: 8,472.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,336.32 : 9,461.20 = 5,673.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,336.32/9,461.20 = 5,673.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,336.32x = 9,461.20 × 5,673.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,336.32x = 53,682,091.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,682,091.90/6,336.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,472.12

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