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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,863.53, 9,471.66 and 3,719.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,863.53, 9,471.66 and 3,719.72 is: 5,133.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,863.53 : 9,471.66 = 3,719.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,863.53/9,471.66 = 3,719.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,863.53x = 9,471.66 × 3,719.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,863.53x = 35,231,875.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,231,875.78/6,863.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,133.20

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