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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,423.77, 9,619.92 and 5,306.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,423.77, 9,619.92 and 5,306.34 is: 7,946.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,423.77 : 9,619.92 = 5,306.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,423.77/9,619.92 = 5,306.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,423.77x = 9,619.92 × 5,306.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,423.77x = 51,046,602.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,046,602.37/6,423.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,946.52

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