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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,278.67, 9,424.14 and 3,507.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,278.67, 9,424.14 and 3,507.32 is: 5,264.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,278.67 : 9,424.14 = 3,507.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,278.67/9,424.14 = 3,507.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,278.67x = 9,424.14 × 3,507.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,278.67x = 33,053,474.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,053,474.70/6,278.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,264.41

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