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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.68, 9,370.08 and 3,330.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.68, 9,370.08 and 3,330.72 is: 4,985.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.68 : 9,370.08 = 3,330.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.68/9,370.08 = 3,330.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.68x = 9,370.08 × 3,330.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.68x = 31,209,112.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,209,112.86/6,259.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.74

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