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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.20, 9,485.46 and 3,693.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.20, 9,485.46 and 3,693.60 is: 5,539.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.20 : 9,485.46 = 3,693.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.20/9,485.46 = 3,693.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.20x = 9,485.46 × 3,693.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.20x = 35,035,495.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,035,495.06/6,325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,539.03

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