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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,612.03, 9,859.73 and 5,693.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,612.03, 9,859.73 and 5,693.49 is: 8,490.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,612.03 : 9,859.73 = 5,693.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,612.03/9,859.73 = 5,693.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,612.03x = 9,859.73 × 5,693.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,612.03x = 56,136,245.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,136,245.69/6,612.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,490.02

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