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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,368.38, 9,552.84 and 3,901.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,368.38, 9,552.84 and 3,901.66 is: 5,852.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,368.38 : 9,552.84 = 3,901.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,368.38/9,552.84 = 3,901.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,368.38x = 9,552.84 × 3,901.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,368.38x = 37,271,933.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,271,933.71/6,368.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,852.66

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