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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,370.88, 9,506.72 and 5,717.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,370.88, 9,506.72 and 5,717.12 is: 8,531.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,370.88 : 9,506.72 = 5,717.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,370.88/9,506.72 = 5,717.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,370.88x = 9,506.72 × 5,717.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,370.88x = 54,351,059.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,351,059.05/6,370.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,531.17

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