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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,452.09, 9,663.68 and 5,608.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,452.09, 9,663.68 and 5,608.34 is: 8,399.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,452.09 : 9,663.68 = 5,608.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,452.09/9,663.68 = 5,608.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,452.09x = 9,663.68 × 5,608.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,452.09x = 54,197,168.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,197,168.79/6,452.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,399.95

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