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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,502.90, 9,754.35 and 5,965.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,502.90, 9,754.35 and 5,965.30 is: 8,947.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,502.90 : 9,754.35 = 5,965.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,502.90/9,754.35 = 5,965.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,502.90x = 9,754.35 × 5,965.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,502.90x = 58,187,624.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,187,624.06/6,502.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,947.95

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