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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.36, 9,411.24 and 3,154.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.36, 9,411.24 and 3,154.02 is: 4,731.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.36 : 9,411.24 = 3,154.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.36/9,411.24 = 3,154.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.36x = 9,411.24 × 3,154.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.36x = 29,683,239.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,683,239.18/6,273.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,731.63

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