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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,242.14, 9,348.48 and 3,273.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,242.14, 9,348.48 and 3,273.49 is: 4,902.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,242.14 : 9,348.48 = 3,273.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,242.14/9,348.48 = 3,273.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,242.14x = 9,348.48 × 3,273.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,242.14x = 30,602,167.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,602,167.48/6,242.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.51

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