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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,248.84, 9,353.96 and 3,430.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,248.84, 9,353.96 and 3,430.63 is: 5,135.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,248.84 : 9,353.96 = 3,430.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,248.84/9,353.96 = 3,430.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,248.84x = 9,353.96 × 3,430.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,248.84x = 32,089,911.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,089,911.87/6,248.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,135.34

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