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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.26, 9,374.06 and 3,479.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.26, 9,374.06 and 3,479.62 is: 5,215.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.26 : 9,374.06 = 3,479.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.26/9,374.06 = 3,479.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.26x = 9,374.06 × 3,479.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.26x = 32,618,166.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,618,166.66/6,254.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,215.35

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