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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,463.47, 9,709.79 and 3,868.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,463.47, 9,709.79 and 3,868.23 is: 5,811.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,463.47 : 9,709.79 = 3,868.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,463.47/9,709.79 = 3,868.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,463.47x = 9,709.79 × 3,868.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,463.47x = 37,559,681.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,559,681.63/6,463.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,811.07

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