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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,368.09, 9,551.72 and 3,903.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,368.09, 9,551.72 and 3,903.26 is: 5,854.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,368.09 : 9,551.72 = 3,903.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,368.09/9,551.72 = 3,903.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,368.09x = 9,551.72 × 3,903.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,368.09x = 37,282,808.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,282,808.61/6,368.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,854.63

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