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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,369.34, 9,550.44 and 5,061.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,369.34, 9,550.44 and 5,061.46 is: 7,589.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,369.34 : 9,550.44 = 5,061.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,369.34/9,550.44 = 5,061.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,369.34x = 9,550.44 × 5,061.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,369.34x = 48,339,170.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,339,170.04/6,369.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,589.35

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