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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.48, 9,404.34 and 3,346

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.48, 9,404.34 and 3,346 is: 5,019.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.48 : 9,404.34 = 3,346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.48/9,404.34 = 3,346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.48x = 9,404.34 × 3,346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.48x = 31,466,921.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,466,921.64/6,268.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,019.86

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