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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.91, 9,338.96 and 3,455.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.91, 9,338.96 and 3,455.68 is: 5,175.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.91 : 9,338.96 = 3,455.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.91/9,338.96 = 3,455.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.91x = 9,338.96 × 3,455.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.91x = 32,272,457.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,272,457.29/6,235.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,175.26

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