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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,356.88, 9,541.70 and 5,923.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,356.88, 9,541.70 and 5,923.13 is: 8,890.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,356.88 : 9,541.70 = 5,923.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,356.88/9,541.70 = 5,923.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,356.88x = 9,541.70 × 5,923.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,356.88x = 56,516,674.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,516,674.41/6,356.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,890.63

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