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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,279.72, 9,406.62 and 3,674.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,279.72, 9,406.62 and 3,674.76 is: 5,504.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,279.72 : 9,406.62 = 3,674.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,279.72/9,406.62 = 3,674.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,279.72x = 9,406.62 × 3,674.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,279.72x = 34,567,070.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,567,070.91/6,279.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,504.56

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