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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,341.63, 8,753.90 and 5,677.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,341.63, 8,753.90 and 5,677.33 is: 7,836.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,341.63 : 8,753.90 = 5,677.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,341.63/8,753.90 = 5,677.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,341.63x = 8,753.90 × 5,677.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,341.63x = 49,698,771.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,698,771.40/6,341.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,836.91

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