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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,320.09, 9,469.65 and 3,847.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,320.09, 9,469.65 and 3,847.43 is: 5,764.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,320.09 : 9,469.65 = 3,847.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,320.09/9,469.65 = 3,847.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,320.09x = 9,469.65 × 3,847.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,320.09x = 36,433,815.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,433,815.50/6,320.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,764.76

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