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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,486.57, 9,706.23 and 5,619.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,486.57, 9,706.23 and 5,619.20 is: 8,408.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,486.57 : 9,706.23 = 5,619.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,486.57/9,706.23 = 5,619.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,486.57x = 9,706.23 × 5,619.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,486.57x = 54,541,199.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,541,199.08/6,486.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,408.33

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