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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,372.05, 9,547.29 and 3,901.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,372.05, 9,547.29 and 3,901.72 is: 5,845.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,372.05 : 9,547.29 = 3,901.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,372.05/9,547.29 = 3,901.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,372.05x = 9,547.29 × 3,901.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,372.05x = 37,250,828.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,250,828.47/6,372.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,845.97

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