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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,715.89, 10,006.34 and 6,338.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,715.89, 10,006.34 and 6,338.63 is: 9,444.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,715.89 : 10,006.34 = 6,338.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,715.89/10,006.34 = 6,338.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,715.89x = 10,006.34 × 6,338.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,715.89x = 63,426,405.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,426,405.19/6,715.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,444.23

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