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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.06, 9,395.40 and 3,663.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.06, 9,395.40 and 3,663.50 is: 5,493.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.06 : 9,395.40 = 3,663.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.06/9,395.40 = 3,663.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.06x = 9,395.40 × 3,663.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.06x = 34,420,047.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,420,047.90/6,266.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,493.09

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