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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,362.67, 9,497.52 and 5,893.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,362.67, 9,497.52 and 5,893.68 is: 8,797.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,362.67 : 9,497.52 = 5,893.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,362.67/9,497.52 = 5,893.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,362.67x = 9,497.52 × 5,893.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,362.67x = 55,975,343.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,975,343.67/6,362.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,797.46

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