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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,381.72, 9,547.94 and 6,365.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,381.72, 9,547.94 and 6,365.32 is: 9,523.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,381.72 : 9,547.94 = 6,365.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,381.72/9,547.94 = 6,365.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,381.72x = 9,547.94 × 6,365.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,381.72x = 60,775,693.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,775,693.44/6,381.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,523.40

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