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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,380.63, 9,558.57 and 5,066.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,380.63, 9,558.57 and 5,066.81 is: 7,590.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,380.63 : 9,558.57 = 5,066.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,380.63/9,558.57 = 5,066.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,380.63x = 9,558.57 × 5,066.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,380.63x = 48,431,458.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,431,458.06/6,380.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,590.39

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