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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,258.77, 9,393.37 and 3,298.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,258.77, 9,393.37 and 3,298.27 is: 4,950.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,258.77 : 9,393.37 = 3,298.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,258.77/9,393.37 = 3,298.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,258.77x = 9,393.37 × 3,298.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,258.77x = 30,981,856.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,981,856.35/6,258.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,950.15

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