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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.88, 9,372.99 and 3,325.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.88, 9,372.99 and 3,325.64 is: 4,991.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.88 : 9,372.99 = 3,325.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.88/9,372.99 = 3,325.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.88x = 9,372.99 × 3,325.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.88x = 31,171,190.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,171,190.46/6,244.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,991.48

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