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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,385.93, 9,586.72 and 5,008.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,385.93, 9,586.72 and 5,008.03 is: 7,518.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,385.93 : 9,586.72 = 5,008.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,385.93/9,586.72 = 5,008.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,385.93x = 9,586.72 × 5,008.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,385.93x = 48,010,581.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,010,581.36/6,385.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,518.18

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