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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,635.93, 9,158.47 and 6,075.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,635.93, 9,158.47 and 6,075.39 is: 8,384.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,635.93 : 9,158.47 = 6,075.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,635.93/9,158.47 = 6,075.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,635.93x = 9,158.47 × 6,075.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,635.93x = 55,641,261.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,641,261.86/6,635.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,384.85

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