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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,271.69, 9,413.18 and 3,352.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,271.69, 9,413.18 and 3,352.49 is: 5,031.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,271.69 : 9,413.18 = 3,352.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,271.69/9,413.18 = 3,352.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,271.69x = 9,413.18 × 3,352.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,271.69x = 31,557,575.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,557,575.06/6,271.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,031.75

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