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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.72, 9,361.98 and 3,473.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.72, 9,361.98 and 3,473.28 is: 5,205.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.72 : 9,361.98 = 3,473.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.72/9,361.98 = 3,473.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.72x = 9,361.98 × 3,473.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.72x = 32,516,777.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,516,777.89/6,246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,205.42

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