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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,355.98, 9,533.59 and 3,775.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,355.98, 9,533.59 and 3,775.34 is: 5,662.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,355.98 : 9,533.59 = 3,775.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,355.98/9,533.59 = 3,775.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,355.98x = 9,533.59 × 3,775.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,355.98x = 35,992,543.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,992,543.67/6,355.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,662.78

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