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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.39, 9,370.38 and 3,477.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.39, 9,370.38 and 3,477.63 is: 5,211.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.39 : 9,370.38 = 3,477.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.39/9,370.38 = 3,477.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.39x = 9,370.38 × 3,477.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.39x = 32,586,762.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,586,762.78/6,252.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,211.89

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