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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,863.68, 9,471.88 and 3,719.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,863.68, 9,471.88 and 3,719.88 is: 5,133.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,863.68 : 9,471.88 = 3,719.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,863.68/9,471.88 = 3,719.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,863.68x = 9,471.88 × 3,719.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,863.68x = 35,234,256.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,234,256.97/6,863.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,133.44

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