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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.63, 9,371.18 and 3,472.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.63, 9,371.18 and 3,472.55 is: 5,208.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.63 : 9,371.18 = 3,472.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.63/9,371.18 = 3,472.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.63x = 9,371.18 × 3,472.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.63x = 32,541,826.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,541,826.89/6,247.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,208.67

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