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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,201.63, 9,303.39 and 3,859.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,201.63, 9,303.39 and 3,859.74 is: 5,790.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,201.63 : 9,303.39 = 3,859.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,201.63/9,303.39 = 3,859.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,201.63x = 9,303.39 × 3,859.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,201.63x = 35,908,666.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,908,666.52/6,201.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,790.20

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