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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.48, 9,389.94 and 3,662.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.48, 9,389.94 and 3,662.44 is: 5,494.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.48 : 9,389.94 = 3,662.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.48/9,389.94 = 3,662.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.48x = 9,389.94 × 3,662.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.48x = 34,390,091.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,390,091.85/6,259.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,494.08

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