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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,224.70, 9,338.76 and 3,263.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,224.70, 9,338.76 and 3,263.34 is: 4,895.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,224.70 : 9,338.76 = 3,263.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,224.70/9,338.76 = 3,263.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,224.70x = 9,338.76 × 3,263.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,224.70x = 30,475,549.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,475,549.06/6,224.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,895.91

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