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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,248.97, 9,377.37 and 3,329.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,248.97, 9,377.37 and 3,329.19 is: 4,995.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,248.97 : 9,377.37 = 3,329.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,248.97/9,377.37 = 3,329.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,248.97x = 9,377.37 × 3,329.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,248.97x = 31,219,046.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,219,046.43/6,248.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,995.87

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