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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,372.27, 9,548.07 and 3,899.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,372.27, 9,548.07 and 3,899.61 is: 5,843.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,372.27 : 9,548.07 = 3,899.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,372.27/9,548.07 = 3,899.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,372.27x = 9,548.07 × 3,899.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,372.27x = 37,233,749.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,233,749.25/6,372.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,843.09

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