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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,370.93, 9,545.61 and 3,900.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,370.93, 9,545.61 and 3,900.59 is: 5,844.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,370.93 : 9,545.61 = 3,900.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,370.93/9,545.61 = 3,900.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,370.93x = 9,545.61 × 3,900.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,370.93x = 37,233,480.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,233,480.69/6,370.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,844.28

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