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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,261.63, 9,397.91 and 3,341.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,261.63, 9,397.91 and 3,341.98 is: 5,015.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,261.63 : 9,397.91 = 3,341.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,261.63/9,397.91 = 3,341.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,261.63x = 9,397.91 × 3,341.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,261.63x = 31,407,647.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,407,647.36/6,261.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,015.89

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