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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.67, 9,398.96 and 3,491.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.67, 9,398.96 and 3,491.90 is: 5,239.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.67 : 9,398.96 = 3,491.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.67/9,398.96 = 3,491.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.67x = 9,398.96 × 3,491.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.67x = 32,820,228.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,820,228.42/6,263.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,239.78

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