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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,272.43, 9,408.03 and 3,806.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,272.43, 9,408.03 and 3,806.58 is: 5,709.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,272.43 : 9,408.03 = 3,806.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,272.43/9,408.03 = 3,806.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,272.43x = 9,408.03 × 3,806.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,272.43x = 35,812,418.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,812,418.84/6,272.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,709.50

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