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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.99, 9,383.13 and 3,481.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.99, 9,383.13 and 3,481.98 is: 5,225.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.99 : 9,383.13 = 3,481.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.99/9,383.13 = 3,481.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.99x = 9,383.13 × 3,481.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.99x = 32,671,871.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,671,871.00/6,252.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,225.00

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