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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,863.67, 9,471.78 and 3,719.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,863.67, 9,471.78 and 3,719.84 is: 5,133.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,863.67 : 9,471.78 = 3,719.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,863.67/9,471.78 = 3,719.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,863.67x = 9,471.78 × 3,719.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,863.67x = 35,233,458.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,233,458.76/6,863.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,133.33

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