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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.08, 9,393.24 and 3,681.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.08, 9,393.24 and 3,681.42 is: 5,522.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.08 : 9,393.24 = 3,681.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.08/9,393.24 = 3,681.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.08x = 9,393.24 × 3,681.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.08x = 34,580,461.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,580,461.60/6,262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,522.20

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