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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,370.32, 9,511.86 and 5,707.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,370.32, 9,511.86 and 5,707.92 is: 8,522.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,370.32 : 9,511.86 = 5,707.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,370.32/9,511.86 = 5,707.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,370.32x = 9,511.86 × 5,707.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,370.32x = 54,292,935.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,292,935.93/6,370.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,522.80

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