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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,223.72, 9,326.80 and 3,451.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,223.72, 9,326.80 and 3,451.64 is: 5,172.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,223.72 : 9,326.80 = 3,451.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,223.72/9,326.80 = 3,451.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,223.72x = 9,326.80 × 3,451.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,223.72x = 32,192,755.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,192,755.95/6,223.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,172.59

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