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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,541.93, 9,023.82 and 5,704.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,541.93, 9,023.82 and 5,704.65 is: 7,868.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,541.93 : 9,023.82 = 5,704.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,541.93/9,023.82 = 5,704.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,541.93x = 9,023.82 × 5,704.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,541.93x = 51,477,734.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,477,734.76/6,541.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,868.89

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