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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.76, 9,234.42 and 3,385.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.76, 9,234.42 and 3,385.27 is: 5,072.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.76 : 9,234.42 = 3,385.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.76/9,234.42 = 3,385.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.76x = 9,234.42 × 3,385.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.76x = 31,261,004.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,261,004.99/6,162.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,072.57

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