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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.98, 9,406.10 and 3,637.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.98, 9,406.10 and 3,637.43 is: 5,453.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.98 : 9,406.10 = 3,637.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.98/9,406.10 = 3,637.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.98x = 9,406.10 × 3,637.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.98x = 34,213,992.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,213,992.39/6,273.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,453.32

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