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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,362.59, 9,592.66 and 5,933.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,362.59, 9,592.66 and 5,933.83 is: 8,946.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,362.59 : 9,592.66 = 5,933.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,362.59/9,592.66 = 5,933.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,362.59x = 9,592.66 × 5,933.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,362.59x = 56,921,213.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,921,213.69/6,362.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,946.23

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