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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.62, 9,549.63 and 3,903.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.62, 9,549.63 and 3,903.28 is: 5,848.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.62 : 9,549.63 = 3,903.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.62/9,549.63 = 3,903.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.62x = 9,549.63 × 3,903.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.62x = 37,274,879.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,274,879.79/6,373.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,848.31

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