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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,347.64, 9,511.62 and 3,878.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,347.64, 9,511.62 and 3,878.76 is: 5,812.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,347.64 : 9,511.62 = 3,878.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,347.64/9,511.62 = 3,878.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,347.64x = 9,511.62 × 3,878.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,347.64x = 36,893,291.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,893,291.19/6,347.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,812.13

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