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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.63, 9,391.41 and 3,763.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.63, 9,391.41 and 3,763.69 is: 5,646.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.63 : 9,391.41 = 3,763.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.63/9,391.41 = 3,763.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.63x = 9,391.41 × 3,763.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.63x = 35,346,355.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,346,355.90/6,259.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,646.72

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