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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,258.48, 9,388.44 and 3,661.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,258.48, 9,388.44 and 3,661.44 is: 5,492.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,258.48 : 9,388.44 = 3,661.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,258.48/9,388.44 = 3,661.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,258.48x = 9,388.44 × 3,661.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,258.48x = 34,375,209.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,375,209.75/6,258.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,492.58

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