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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,231.41, 9,338.85 and 3,594.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,231.41, 9,338.85 and 3,594.76 is: 5,387.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,231.41 : 9,338.85 = 3,594.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,231.41/9,338.85 = 3,594.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,231.41x = 9,338.85 × 3,594.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,231.41x = 33,570,877.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,570,877.73/6,231.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,387.36

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