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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.71, 9,419.58 and 3,650.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.71, 9,419.58 and 3,650.06 is: 5,473.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.71 : 9,419.58 = 3,650.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.71/9,419.58 = 3,650.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.71x = 9,419.58 × 3,650.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.71x = 34,382,055.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,382,055.72/6,281.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,473.36

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