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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.88, 9,364.56 and 3,322.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.88, 9,364.56 and 3,322.56 is: 4,982.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.88 : 9,364.56 = 3,322.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.88/9,364.56 = 3,322.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.88x = 9,364.56 × 3,322.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.88x = 31,114,312.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,114,312.47/6,244.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,982.37

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