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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,225.39, 9,340.85 and 3,303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,225.39, 9,340.85 and 3,303 is: 4,955.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,225.39 : 9,340.85 = 3,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,225.39/9,340.85 = 3,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,225.39x = 9,340.85 × 3,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,225.39x = 30,852,835.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,852,835.81/6,225.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,955.97

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