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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.74, 9,367.11 and 3,474.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.74, 9,367.11 and 3,474.54 is: 5,211.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.74 : 9,367.11 = 3,474.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.74/9,367.11 = 3,474.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.74x = 9,367.11 × 3,474.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.74x = 32,546,398.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,546,398.38/6,244.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,211.81

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