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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.22, 9,403.42 and 3,663.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.22, 9,403.42 and 3,663.98 is: 5,504.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.22 : 9,403.42 = 3,663.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.22/9,403.42 = 3,663.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.22x = 9,403.42 × 3,663.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.22x = 34,453,942.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,453,942.81/6,259.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,504.51

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