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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,389.73, 9,563.94 and 3,929.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,389.73, 9,563.94 and 3,929.49 is: 5,881.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,389.73 : 9,563.94 = 3,929.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,389.73/9,563.94 = 3,929.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,389.73x = 9,563.94 × 3,929.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,389.73x = 37,581,406.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,581,406.59/6,389.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,881.53

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