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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,341.76, 9,512.64 and 3,743.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,341.76, 9,512.64 and 3,743.28 is: 5,614.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,341.76 : 9,512.64 = 3,743.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,341.76/9,512.64 = 3,743.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,341.76x = 9,512.64 × 3,743.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,341.76x = 35,608,475.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,608,475.06/6,341.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,614.92

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