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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,236.13, 9,354.09 and 3,607.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,236.13, 9,354.09 and 3,607.59 is: 5,411.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,236.13 : 9,354.09 = 3,607.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,236.13/9,354.09 = 3,607.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,236.13x = 9,354.09 × 3,607.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,236.13x = 33,745,721.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,745,721.54/6,236.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,411.32

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