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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,248.22, 9,386.91 and 3,652.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,248.22, 9,386.91 and 3,652.98 is: 5,487.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,248.22 : 9,386.91 = 3,652.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,248.22/9,386.91 = 3,652.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,248.22x = 9,386.91 × 3,652.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,248.22x = 34,290,194.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,290,194.49/6,248.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,487.99

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