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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.96, 9,397.89 and 3,767.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.96, 9,397.89 and 3,767.87 is: 5,652.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.96 : 9,397.89 = 3,767.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.96/9,397.89 = 3,767.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.96x = 9,397.89 × 3,767.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.96x = 35,409,980.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,409,980.80/6,263.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,652.97

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