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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,348.98, 9,530.27 and 5,373.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,348.98, 9,530.27 and 5,373.72 is: 8,066.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,348.98 : 9,530.27 = 5,373.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,348.98/9,530.27 = 5,373.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,348.98x = 9,530.27 × 5,373.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,348.98x = 51,213,015.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,213,015.94/6,348.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,066.33

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