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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,375.38, 9,498.99 and 6,017.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,375.38, 9,498.99 and 6,017.27 is: 8,965.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,375.38 : 9,498.99 = 6,017.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,375.38/9,498.99 = 6,017.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,375.38x = 9,498.99 × 6,017.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,375.38x = 57,158,026.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,158,026.35/6,375.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,965.43

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