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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,238.63, 9,357.84 and 3,610.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,238.63, 9,357.84 and 3,610.09 is: 5,415.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,238.63 : 9,357.84 = 3,610.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,238.63/9,357.84 = 3,610.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,238.63x = 9,357.84 × 3,610.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,238.63x = 33,782,644.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,782,644.61/6,238.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,415.07

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