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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,612.88, 9,059.74 and 6,363.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,612.88, 9,059.74 and 6,363.80 is: 8,718.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,612.88 : 9,059.74 = 6,363.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,612.88/9,059.74 = 6,363.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,612.88x = 9,059.74 × 6,363.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,612.88x = 57,654,373.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,654,373.41/6,612.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,718.50

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