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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,371.93, 9,547.10 and 3,901.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,371.93, 9,547.10 and 3,901.59 is: 5,845.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,371.93 : 9,547.10 = 3,901.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,371.93/9,547.10 = 3,901.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,371.93x = 9,547.10 × 3,901.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,371.93x = 37,248,869.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,248,869.89/6,371.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,845.78

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