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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.79, 9,389.49 and 3,491.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.79, 9,389.49 and 3,491.76 is: 5,234.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.79 : 9,389.49 = 3,491.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.79/9,389.49 = 3,491.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.79x = 9,389.49 × 3,491.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.79x = 32,785,845.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,785,845.60/6,263.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,234.19

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