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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.23, 9,329.38 and 3,463.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.23, 9,329.38 and 3,463.89 is: 5,182.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.23 : 9,329.38 = 3,463.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.23/9,329.38 = 3,463.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.23x = 9,329.38 × 3,463.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.23x = 32,315,928.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,315,928.68/6,235.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,182.80

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