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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,389.70, 9,571.78 and 5,075.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,389.70, 9,571.78 and 5,075.67 is: 7,603.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,389.70 : 9,571.78 = 5,075.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,389.70/9,571.78 = 5,075.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,389.70x = 9,571.78 × 5,075.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,389.70x = 48,583,238.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,583,238.83/6,389.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,603.37

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