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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.41, 9,354.60 and 3,313.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.41, 9,354.60 and 3,313.08 is: 4,970.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.41 : 9,354.60 = 3,313.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.41/9,354.60 = 3,313.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.41x = 9,354.60 × 3,313.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.41x = 30,992,538.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,992,538.17/6,235.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,970.41

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