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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,863.91, 9,472.23 and 3,720.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,863.91, 9,472.23 and 3,720.11 is: 5,133.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,863.91 : 9,472.23 = 3,720.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,863.91/9,472.23 = 3,720.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,863.91x = 9,472.23 × 3,720.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,863.91x = 35,237,690.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,237,690.18/6,863.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,133.76

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