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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.94, 9,396.24 and 3,144.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.94, 9,396.24 and 3,144.11 is: 4,715.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.94 : 9,396.24 = 3,144.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.94/9,396.24 = 3,144.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.94x = 9,396.24 × 3,144.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.94x = 29,542,806.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,542,806.23/6,264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,715.58

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