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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,915.63, 10,376.46 and 3,627.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,915.63, 10,376.46 and 3,627.93 is: 5,443.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,915.63 : 10,376.46 = 3,627.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,915.63/10,376.46 = 3,627.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,915.63x = 10,376.46 × 3,627.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,915.63x = 37,645,070.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,645,070.53/6,915.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,443.48

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