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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,363.81, 9,542.61 and 3,736.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,363.81, 9,542.61 and 3,736.44 is: 5,602.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,363.81 : 9,542.61 = 3,736.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,363.81/9,542.61 = 3,736.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,363.81x = 9,542.61 × 3,736.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,363.81x = 35,655,389.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,655,389.71/6,363.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,602.84

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