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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,382.70, 9,552.45 and 5,605.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,382.70, 9,552.45 and 5,605.10 is: 8,388.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,382.70 : 9,552.45 = 5,605.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,382.70/9,552.45 = 5,605.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,382.70x = 9,552.45 × 5,605.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,382.70x = 53,542,437.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,542,437.50/6,382.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,388.68

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