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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.44, 9,394.80 and 3,340.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.44, 9,394.80 and 3,340.24 is: 5,013.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.44 : 9,394.80 = 3,340.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.44/9,394.80 = 3,340.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.44x = 9,394.80 × 3,340.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.44x = 31,380,886.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,380,886.75/6,259.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,013.37

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