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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,863.57, 9,471.73 and 3,719.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,863.57, 9,471.73 and 3,719.76 is: 5,133.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,863.57 : 9,471.73 = 3,719.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,863.57/9,471.73 = 3,719.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,863.57x = 9,471.73 × 3,719.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,863.57x = 35,232,562.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,232,562.38/6,863.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,133.27

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