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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,261.22, 9,393.70 and 3,628.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,261.22, 9,393.70 and 3,628.12 is: 5,443.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,261.22 : 9,393.70 = 3,628.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,261.22/9,393.70 = 3,628.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,261.22x = 9,393.70 × 3,628.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,261.22x = 34,081,470.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,081,470.84/6,261.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,443.26

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