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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,239.53, 9,353.49 and 3,277.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,239.53, 9,353.49 and 3,277.36 is: 4,912.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,239.53 : 9,353.49 = 3,277.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,239.53/9,353.49 = 3,277.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,239.53x = 9,353.49 × 3,277.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,239.53x = 30,654,753.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,654,753.99/6,239.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,912.99

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