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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,349.80, 9,524.70 and 5,874.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,349.80, 9,524.70 and 5,874.60 is: 8,811.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,349.80 : 9,524.70 = 5,874.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,349.80/9,524.70 = 5,874.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,349.80x = 9,524.70 × 5,874.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,349.80x = 55,953,802.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,953,802.62/6,349.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,811.90

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