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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,237.80, 9,356.70 and 3,314.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,237.80, 9,356.70 and 3,314.60 is: 4,971.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,237.80 : 9,356.70 = 3,314.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,237.80/9,356.70 = 3,314.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,237.80x = 9,356.70 × 3,314.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,237.80x = 31,013,717.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,013,717.82/6,237.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,971.90

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