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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.36, 9,399.63 and 3,304.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.36, 9,399.63 and 3,304.43 is: 4,949.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.36 : 9,399.63 = 3,304.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.36/9,399.63 = 3,304.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.36x = 9,399.63 × 3,304.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.36x = 31,060,419.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,060,419.36/6,275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,949.59

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