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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,415.80, 9,623.70 and 5,759.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,415.80, 9,623.70 and 5,759.70 is: 8,639.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,415.80 : 9,623.70 = 5,759.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,415.80/9,623.70 = 5,759.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,415.80x = 9,623.70 × 5,759.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,415.80x = 55,429,624.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,429,624.89/6,415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,639.55

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