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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,370.44, 9,536.94 and 3,729.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,370.44, 9,536.94 and 3,729.80 is: 5,583.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,370.44 : 9,536.94 = 3,729.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,370.44/9,536.94 = 3,729.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,370.44x = 9,536.94 × 3,729.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,370.44x = 35,570,878.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,570,878.81/6,370.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,583.74

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