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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,502.68, 9,805.05 and 5,958.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,502.68, 9,805.05 and 5,958.36 is: 8,984.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,502.68 : 9,805.05 = 5,958.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,502.68/9,805.05 = 5,958.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,502.68x = 9,805.05 × 5,958.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,502.68x = 58,422,017.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,422,017.72/6,502.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,984.30

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