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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.62, 9,396.57 and 3,145.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.62, 9,396.57 and 3,145.50 is: 4,719.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.62 : 9,396.57 = 3,145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.62/9,396.57 = 3,145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.62x = 9,396.57 × 3,145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.62x = 29,556,910.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,556,910.94/6,262.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,719.58

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