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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,423.72, 9,631.33 and 3,651.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,423.72, 9,631.33 and 3,651.70 is: 5,475.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,423.72 : 9,631.33 = 3,651.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,423.72/9,631.33 = 3,651.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,423.72x = 9,631.33 × 3,651.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,423.72x = 35,170,694.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,170,694.55/6,423.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,475.13

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