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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,347.40, 9,513.74 and 3,752.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,347.40, 9,513.74 and 3,752.52 is: 5,624.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,347.40 : 9,513.74 = 3,752.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,347.40/9,513.74 = 3,752.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,347.40x = 9,513.74 × 3,752.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,347.40x = 35,700,499.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,700,499.62/6,347.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,624.43

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