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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.76, 9,344.16 and 3,761.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.76, 9,344.16 and 3,761.64 is: 5,638.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.76 : 9,344.16 = 3,761.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.76/9,344.16 = 3,761.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.76x = 9,344.16 × 3,761.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.76x = 35,149,366.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,149,366.02/6,233.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,638.55

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