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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.08, 9,394.74 and 3,682.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.08, 9,394.74 and 3,682.42 is: 5,523.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.08 : 9,394.74 = 3,682.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.08/9,394.74 = 3,682.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.08x = 9,394.74 × 3,682.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.08x = 34,595,378.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,595,378.47/6,263.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,523.70

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