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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,276.74, 9,420.28 and 3,157.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,276.74, 9,420.28 and 3,157.64 is: 4,739.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,276.74 : 9,420.28 = 3,157.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,276.74/9,420.28 = 3,157.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,276.74x = 9,420.28 × 3,157.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,276.74x = 29,745,852.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,745,852.94/6,276.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,739.06

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