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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.10, 9,606.97 and 5,941.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.10, 9,606.97 and 5,941.10 is: 8,955.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.10 : 9,606.97 = 5,941.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.10/9,606.97 = 5,941.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.10x = 9,606.97 × 5,941.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.10x = 57,075,939.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,075,939.76/6,373.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,955.76

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