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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.44, 9,374.48 and 3,893.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.44, 9,374.48 and 3,893.92 is: 5,826.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.44 : 9,374.48 = 3,893.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.44/9,374.48 = 3,893.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.44x = 9,374.48 × 3,893.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.44x = 36,503,475.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,503,475.16/6,265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,826.16

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