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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,359.08, 9,536.22 and 3,762.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,359.08, 9,536.22 and 3,762.76 is: 5,642.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,359.08 : 9,536.22 = 3,762.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,359.08/9,536.22 = 3,762.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,359.08x = 9,536.22 × 3,762.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,359.08x = 35,882,507.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,882,507.17/6,359.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,642.72

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