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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,360.59, 9,494.09 and 5,914.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,360.59, 9,494.09 and 5,914.91 is: 8,828.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,360.59 : 9,494.09 = 5,914.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,360.59/9,494.09 = 5,914.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,360.59x = 9,494.09 × 5,914.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,360.59x = 56,156,687.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,156,687.88/6,360.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,828.85

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