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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,239.68, 9,354.83 and 3,773.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,239.68, 9,354.83 and 3,773.99 is: 5,658.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,239.68 : 9,354.83 = 3,773.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,239.68/9,354.83 = 3,773.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,239.68x = 9,354.83 × 3,773.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,239.68x = 35,305,034.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,305,034.87/6,239.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,658.15

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