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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,258.47, 9,381.52 and 3,486.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,258.47, 9,381.52 and 3,486.44 is: 5,226.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,258.47 : 9,381.52 = 3,486.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,258.47/9,381.52 = 3,486.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,258.47x = 9,381.52 × 3,486.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,258.47x = 32,708,134.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,708,134.40/6,258.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,226.22

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