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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,348.93, 9,525.03 and 3,718.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,348.93, 9,525.03 and 3,718.65 is: 5,578.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,348.93 : 9,525.03 = 3,718.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,348.93/9,525.03 = 3,718.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,348.93x = 9,525.03 × 3,718.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,348.93x = 35,420,252.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,420,252.81/6,348.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,578.93

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