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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,727.53, 9,283.47 and 3,856.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,727.53, 9,283.47 and 3,856.35 is: 5,321.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,727.53 : 9,283.47 = 3,856.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,727.53/9,283.47 = 3,856.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,727.53x = 9,283.47 × 3,856.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,727.53x = 35,800,350.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,800,350.47/6,727.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,321.47

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