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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,860.32, 9,467.24 and 3,716.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,860.32, 9,467.24 and 3,716.52 is: 5,128.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,860.32 : 9,467.24 = 3,716.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,860.32/9,467.24 = 3,716.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,860.32x = 9,467.24 × 3,716.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,860.32x = 35,185,186.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,185,186.80/6,860.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,128.80

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