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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,293.53, 9,427.95 and 3,655.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,293.53, 9,427.95 and 3,655.51 is: 5,476.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,293.53 : 9,427.95 = 3,655.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,293.53/9,427.95 = 3,655.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,293.53x = 9,427.95 × 3,655.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,293.53x = 34,463,965.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,463,965.50/6,293.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,476.09

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