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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.74, 9,357.71 and 3,316.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.74, 9,357.71 and 3,316.10 is: 4,976.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.74 : 9,357.71 = 3,316.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.74/9,357.71 = 3,316.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.74x = 9,357.71 × 3,316.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.74x = 31,031,038.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,031,038.76/6,235.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,976.32

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