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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,383.52, 9,553.68 and 5,281.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,383.52, 9,553.68 and 5,281.92 is: 7,905.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,383.52 : 9,553.68 = 5,281.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,383.52/9,553.68 = 5,281.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,383.52x = 9,553.68 × 5,281.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,383.52x = 50,461,773.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,461,773.47/6,383.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,905.01

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