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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,377.93, 9,569.32 and 5,759.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,377.93, 9,569.32 and 5,759.49 is: 8,641.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,377.93 : 9,569.32 = 5,759.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,377.93/9,569.32 = 5,759.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,377.93x = 9,569.32 × 5,759.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,377.93x = 55,114,402.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,114,402.85/6,377.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,641.42

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