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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,354.30, 9,529.40 and 5,939.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,354.30, 9,529.40 and 5,939.68 is: 8,907.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,354.30 : 9,529.40 = 5,939.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,354.30/9,529.40 = 5,939.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,354.30x = 9,529.40 × 5,939.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,354.30x = 56,601,586.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,601,586.59/6,354.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,907.60

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