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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.89, 9,371.58 and 3,325.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.89, 9,371.58 and 3,325.24 is: 4,990.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.89 : 9,371.58 = 3,325.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.89/9,371.58 = 3,325.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.89x = 9,371.58 × 3,325.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.89x = 31,162,752.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,162,752.68/6,244.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,990.12

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