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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.26, 9,369.58 and 3,476.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.26, 9,369.58 and 3,476.60 is: 5,210.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.26 : 9,369.58 = 3,476.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.26/9,369.58 = 3,476.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.26x = 9,369.58 × 3,476.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.26x = 32,574,281.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,574,281.83/6,251.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,210.83

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