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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,258.52, 9,379.55 and 3,486.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,258.52, 9,379.55 and 3,486.49 is: 5,225.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,258.52 : 9,379.55 = 3,486.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,258.52/9,379.55 = 3,486.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,258.52x = 9,379.55 × 3,486.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,258.52x = 32,701,725.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,701,725.70/6,258.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,225.16

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