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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.13, 9,349.62 and 3,315.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.13, 9,349.62 and 3,315.55 is: 4,962.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.13 : 9,349.62 = 3,315.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.13/9,349.62 = 3,315.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.13x = 9,349.62 × 3,315.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.13x = 30,999,132.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,999,132.59/6,246.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,962.93

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