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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,297.81, 9,438.51 and 3,924.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,297.81, 9,438.51 and 3,924.92 is: 5,882.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,297.81 : 9,438.51 = 3,924.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,297.81/9,438.51 = 3,924.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,297.81x = 9,438.51 × 3,924.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,297.81x = 37,045,349.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,045,349.48/6,297.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,882.26

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