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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,383.40, 9,575.55 and 3,611.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,383.40, 9,575.55 and 3,611.40 is: 5,417.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,383.40 : 9,575.55 = 3,611.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,383.40/9,575.55 = 3,611.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,383.40x = 9,575.55 × 3,611.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,383.40x = 34,581,141.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,581,141.27/6,383.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,417.35

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