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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,271.48, 9,405.24 and 3,348.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,271.48, 9,405.24 and 3,348.28 is: 5,021.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,271.48 : 9,405.24 = 3,348.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,271.48/9,405.24 = 3,348.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,271.48x = 9,405.24 × 3,348.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,271.48x = 31,491,376.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,491,376.99/6,271.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,021.36

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