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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,360.48, 9,514.80 and 5,323.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,360.48, 9,514.80 and 5,323.68 is: 7,963.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,360.48 : 9,514.80 = 5,323.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,360.48/9,514.80 = 5,323.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,360.48x = 9,514.80 × 5,323.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,360.48x = 50,653,750.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,653,750.46/6,360.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,963.83

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