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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,396.33, 9,557.42 and 5,006.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,396.33, 9,557.42 and 5,006.37 is: 7,480.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,396.33 : 9,557.42 = 5,006.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,396.33/9,557.42 = 5,006.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,396.33x = 9,557.42 × 5,006.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,396.33x = 47,847,955.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,847,955.73/6,396.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,480.53

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