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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,261.52, 9,391.72 and 3,487.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,261.52, 9,391.72 and 3,487.56 is: 5,231.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,261.52 : 9,391.72 = 3,487.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,261.52/9,391.72 = 3,487.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,261.52x = 9,391.72 × 3,487.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,261.52x = 32,754,187.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,754,187.00/6,261.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,231.03

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