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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,623.23, 9,891.97 and 5,997.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,623.23, 9,891.97 and 5,997.27 is: 8,957.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,623.23 : 9,891.97 = 5,997.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,623.23/9,891.97 = 5,997.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,623.23x = 9,891.97 × 5,997.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,623.23x = 59,324,868.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,324,868.79/6,623.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,957.09

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