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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.93, 9,406.89 and 3,316.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.93, 9,406.89 and 3,316.26 is: 4,969.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.93 : 9,406.89 = 3,316.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.93/9,406.89 = 3,316.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.93x = 9,406.89 × 3,316.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.93x = 31,195,646.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,195,646.00/6,277.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,969.10

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