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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,369.83, 9,540.90 and 3,897.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,369.83, 9,540.90 and 3,897.14 is: 5,837.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,369.83 : 9,540.90 = 3,897.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,369.83/9,540.90 = 3,897.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,369.83x = 9,540.90 × 3,897.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,369.83x = 37,182,175.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,182,175.32/6,369.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,837.24

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