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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.44, 9,485.21 and 3,693.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.44, 9,485.21 and 3,693.71 is: 5,538.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.44 : 9,485.21 = 3,693.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.44/9,485.21 = 3,693.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.44x = 9,485.21 × 3,693.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.44x = 35,035,549.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,035,549.13/6,325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,538.83

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