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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.69, 9,394.33 and 3,487.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.69, 9,394.33 and 3,487.28 is: 5,231.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.69 : 9,394.33 = 3,487.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.69/9,394.33 = 3,487.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.69x = 9,394.33 × 3,487.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.69x = 32,760,659.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,760,659.12/6,262.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,231.08

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