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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,360.68, 9,529.31 and 3,988.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,360.68, 9,529.31 and 3,988.31 is: 5,975.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,360.68 : 9,529.31 = 3,988.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,360.68/9,529.31 = 3,988.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,360.68x = 9,529.31 × 3,988.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,360.68x = 38,005,774.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,005,774.78/6,360.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,975.12

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