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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.99, 9,408.54 and 3,502.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.99, 9,408.54 and 3,502.52 is: 5,245.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.99 : 9,408.54 = 3,502.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.99/9,408.54 = 3,502.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.99x = 9,408.54 × 3,502.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.99x = 32,953,552.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,953,552.48/6,281.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,245.72

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