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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,320.10, 9,469.64 and 3,847.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,320.10, 9,469.64 and 3,847.44 is: 5,764.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,320.10 : 9,469.64 = 3,847.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,320.10/9,469.64 = 3,847.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,320.10x = 9,469.64 × 3,847.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,320.10x = 36,433,871.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,433,871.72/6,320.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,764.76

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