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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.94, 9,357.96 and 3,316.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.94, 9,357.96 and 3,316.28 is: 4,976.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.94 : 9,357.96 = 3,316.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.94/9,357.96 = 3,316.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.94x = 9,357.96 × 3,316.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.94x = 31,033,615.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,033,615.59/6,235.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,976.57

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