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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,377.38, 9,553.69 and 5,063.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,377.38, 9,553.69 and 5,063.56 is: 7,585.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,377.38 : 9,553.69 = 5,063.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,377.38/9,553.69 = 5,063.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,377.38x = 9,553.69 × 5,063.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,377.38x = 48,375,682.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,375,682.54/6,377.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,585.51

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