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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.78, 9,360.97 and 3,323.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.78, 9,360.97 and 3,323.84 is: 4,976.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.78 : 9,360.97 = 3,323.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.78/9,360.97 = 3,323.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.78x = 9,360.97 × 3,323.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.78x = 31,114,311.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,114,311.41/6,251.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,976.87

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