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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,249.39, 9,369.46 and 3,783.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,249.39, 9,369.46 and 3,783.63 is: 5,672.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,249.39 : 9,369.46 = 3,783.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,249.39/9,369.46 = 3,783.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,249.39x = 9,369.46 × 3,783.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,249.39x = 35,450,569.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,450,569.94/6,249.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,672.64

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