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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,257.52, 9,385.74 and 3,483.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,257.52, 9,385.74 and 3,483.54 is: 5,225.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,257.52 : 9,385.74 = 3,483.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,257.52/9,385.74 = 3,483.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,257.52x = 9,385.74 × 3,483.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,257.52x = 32,695,600.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,695,600.72/6,257.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,225.01

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