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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.84, 9,486.30 and 3,727.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.84, 9,486.30 and 3,727.88 is: 5,584.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.84 : 9,486.30 = 3,727.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.84/9,486.30 = 3,727.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.84x = 9,486.30 × 3,727.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.84x = 35,363,788.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,363,788.04/6,332.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,584.19

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