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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,365.94, 9,523.95 and 5,627.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,365.94, 9,523.95 and 5,627.22 is: 8,418.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,365.94 : 9,523.95 = 5,627.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,365.94/9,523.95 = 5,627.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,365.94x = 9,523.95 × 5,627.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,365.94x = 53,593,361.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,593,361.92/6,365.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,418.77

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