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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.38, 9,372.24 and 3,325.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.38, 9,372.24 and 3,325.14 is: 4,990.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.38 : 9,372.24 = 3,325.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.38/9,372.24 = 3,325.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.38x = 9,372.24 × 3,325.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.38x = 31,164,010.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,164,010.11/6,244.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,990.73

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