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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,375.63, 9,499.37 and 6,017.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,375.63, 9,499.37 and 6,017.53 is: 8,965.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,375.63 : 9,499.37 = 6,017.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,375.63/9,499.37 = 6,017.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,375.63x = 9,499.37 × 6,017.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,375.63x = 57,162,666.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,162,666.37/6,375.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,965.81

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