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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.23, 9,416.98 and 3,644.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.23, 9,416.98 and 3,644.68 is: 5,464.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.23 : 9,416.98 = 3,644.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.23/9,416.98 = 3,644.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.23x = 9,416.98 × 3,644.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.23x = 34,321,813.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,321,813.36/6,281.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,464.19

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