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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,309.93, 9,472.97 and 3,941.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,309.93, 9,472.97 and 3,941.70 is: 5,917.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,309.93 : 9,472.97 = 3,941.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,309.93/9,472.97 = 3,941.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,309.93x = 9,472.97 × 3,941.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,309.93x = 37,339,605.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,339,605.85/6,309.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,917.59

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