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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,271.65, 9,408.68 and 3,152.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,271.65, 9,408.68 and 3,152.34 is: 4,729.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,271.65 : 9,408.68 = 3,152.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,271.65/9,408.68 = 3,152.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,271.65x = 9,408.68 × 3,152.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,271.65x = 29,659,342.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,659,342.55/6,271.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,729.11

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