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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,356.43, 9,490.59 and 5,962.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,356.43, 9,490.59 and 5,962.77 is: 8,902.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,356.43 : 9,490.59 = 5,962.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,356.43/9,490.59 = 5,962.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,356.43x = 9,490.59 × 5,962.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,356.43x = 56,590,205.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,590,205.33/6,356.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,902.83

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