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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.79, 9,396.99 and 3,496.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.79, 9,396.99 and 3,496.76 is: 5,241.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.79 : 9,396.99 = 3,496.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.79/9,396.99 = 3,496.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.79x = 9,396.99 × 3,496.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.79x = 32,858,971.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,858,971.77/6,268.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,241.68

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