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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,207.62, 9,309.90 and 3,709.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,207.62, 9,309.90 and 3,709.49 is: 5,563.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,207.62 : 9,309.90 = 3,709.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,207.62/9,309.90 = 3,709.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,207.62x = 9,309.90 × 3,709.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,207.62x = 34,534,980.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,534,980.95/6,207.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.32

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