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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.20, 9,397.80 and 3,342.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.20, 9,397.80 and 3,342.72 is: 5,014.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.20 : 9,397.80 = 3,342.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.20/9,397.80 = 3,342.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.20x = 9,397.80 × 3,342.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.20x = 31,414,214.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,414,214.02/6,265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,014.08

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