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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,363.39, 9,549.54 and 4,287.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,363.39, 9,549.54 and 4,287.36 is: 6,434.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,363.39 : 9,549.54 = 4,287.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,363.39/9,549.54 = 4,287.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,363.39x = 9,549.54 × 4,287.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,363.39x = 40,942,315.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,942,315.81/6,363.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,434.04

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