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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,278.36, 9,419.35 and 3,507.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,278.36, 9,419.35 and 3,507.09 is: 5,261.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,278.36 : 9,419.35 = 3,507.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,278.36/9,419.35 = 3,507.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,278.36x = 9,419.35 × 3,507.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,278.36x = 33,034,508.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,034,508.19/6,278.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,261.65

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