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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,464.34, 9,694.08 and 5,093.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,464.34, 9,694.08 and 5,093.82 is: 7,638.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,464.34 : 9,694.08 = 5,093.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,464.34/9,694.08 = 5,093.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,464.34x = 9,694.08 × 5,093.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,464.34x = 49,379,898.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,379,898.59/6,464.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,638.82

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