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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,863.48, 9,471.63 and 3,719.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,863.48, 9,471.63 and 3,719.68 is: 5,133.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,863.48 : 9,471.63 = 3,719.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,863.48/9,471.63 = 3,719.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,863.48x = 9,471.63 × 3,719.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,863.48x = 35,231,432.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,231,432.68/6,863.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,133.17

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