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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,206.24, 9,297.04 and 3,741.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,206.24, 9,297.04 and 3,741.76 is: 5,605.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,206.24 : 9,297.04 = 3,741.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,206.24/9,297.04 = 3,741.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,206.24x = 9,297.04 × 3,741.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,206.24x = 34,787,292.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,787,292.39/6,206.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,605.21

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