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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,481.62, 9,714.24 and 5,604.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,481.62, 9,714.24 and 5,604.12 is: 8,399.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,481.62 : 9,714.24 = 5,604.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,481.62/9,714.24 = 5,604.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,481.62x = 9,714.24 × 5,604.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,481.62x = 54,439,766.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,439,766.67/6,481.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,399.10

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