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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,369.67, 9,507.95 and 5,900.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,369.67, 9,507.95 and 5,900.68 is: 8,807.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,369.67 : 9,507.95 = 5,900.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,369.67/9,507.95 = 5,900.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,369.67x = 9,507.95 × 5,900.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,369.67x = 56,103,370.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,103,370.41/6,369.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,807.89

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