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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,234.88, 9,356.46 and 3,315.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,234.88, 9,356.46 and 3,315.28 is: 4,975.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,234.88 : 9,356.46 = 3,315.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,234.88/9,356.46 = 3,315.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,234.88x = 9,356.46 × 3,315.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,234.88x = 31,019,284.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,019,284.71/6,234.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,975.12

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