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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,372.99, 9,548.70 and 3,902.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,372.99, 9,548.70 and 3,902.65 is: 5,847.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,372.99 : 9,548.70 = 3,902.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,372.99/9,548.70 = 3,902.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,372.99x = 9,548.70 × 3,902.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,372.99x = 37,265,245.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,265,245.99/6,372.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,847.37

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