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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.92, 9,395.49 and 3,307.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.92, 9,395.49 and 3,307.37 is: 4,951.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.92 : 9,395.49 = 3,307.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.92/9,395.49 = 3,307.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.92x = 9,395.49 × 3,307.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.92x = 31,074,361.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,074,361.76/6,275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,951.36

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