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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.47, 9,414.54 and 3,508.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.47, 9,414.54 and 3,508.47 is: 5,259.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.47 : 9,414.54 = 3,508.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.47/9,414.54 = 3,508.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.47x = 9,414.54 × 3,508.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.47x = 33,030,631.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,030,631.15/6,280.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,259.26

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