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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.72, 9,386.16 and 3,652.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.72, 9,386.16 and 3,652.48 is: 5,487.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.72 : 9,386.16 = 3,652.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.72/9,386.16 = 3,652.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.72x = 9,386.16 × 3,652.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.72x = 34,282,761.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,282,761.68/6,247.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,487.24

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