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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,457.33, 8,853.08 and 6,340.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,457.33, 8,853.08 and 6,340.69 is: 8,693.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,457.33 : 8,853.08 = 6,340.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,457.33/8,853.08 = 6,340.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,457.33x = 8,853.08 × 6,340.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,457.33x = 56,134,635.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,134,635.83/6,457.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,693.17

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