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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.89, 9,373.08 and 3,326.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.89, 9,373.08 and 3,326.24 is: 4,991.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.89 : 9,373.08 = 3,326.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.89/9,373.08 = 3,326.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.89x = 9,373.08 × 3,326.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.89x = 31,177,113.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,177,113.62/6,245.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,991.62

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