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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,369.59, 8,774.34 and 5,422.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,369.59, 8,774.34 and 5,422.34 is: 7,469.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,369.59 : 8,774.34 = 5,422.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,369.59/8,774.34 = 5,422.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,369.59x = 8,774.34 × 5,422.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,369.59x = 47,577,410.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,577,410.88/6,369.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,469.47

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