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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,423.70, 9,635.55 and 6,337.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,423.70, 9,635.55 and 6,337.30 is: 9,505.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,423.70 : 9,635.55 = 6,337.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,423.70/9,635.55 = 6,337.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,423.70x = 9,635.55 × 6,337.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,423.70x = 61,063,371.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,063,371.02/6,423.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,505.95

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