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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,320.46, 9,473.48 and 3,849.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,320.46, 9,473.48 and 3,849.81 is: 5,770.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,320.46 : 9,473.48 = 3,849.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,320.46/9,473.48 = 3,849.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,320.46x = 9,473.48 × 3,849.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,320.46x = 36,471,078.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,471,078.79/6,320.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,770.32

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