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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,297.31, 9,437.76 and 3,924.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,297.31, 9,437.76 and 3,924.42 is: 5,881.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,297.31 : 9,437.76 = 3,924.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,297.31/9,437.76 = 3,924.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,297.31x = 9,437.76 × 3,924.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,297.31x = 37,037,698.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,037,698.71/6,297.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,881.51

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