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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,363.36, 9,542.40 and 5,707.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,363.36, 9,542.40 and 5,707.32 is: 8,558.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,363.36 : 9,542.40 = 5,707.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,363.36/9,542.40 = 5,707.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,363.36x = 9,542.40 × 5,707.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,363.36x = 54,461,530.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,461,530.37/6,363.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,558.61

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