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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,109.74, 9,163.50 and 3,297.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,109.74, 9,163.50 and 3,297.26 is: 4,945.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,109.74 : 9,163.50 = 3,297.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,109.74/9,163.50 = 3,297.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,109.74x = 9,163.50 × 3,297.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,109.74x = 30,214,428.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,214,428.83/6,109.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,945.29

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