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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,875.64, 9,513.38 and 5,993.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,875.64, 9,513.38 and 5,993.28 is: 8,292.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,875.64 : 9,513.38 = 5,993.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,875.64/9,513.38 = 5,993.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,875.64x = 9,513.38 × 5,993.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,875.64x = 57,016,365.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,016,365.07/6,875.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,292.52

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