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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,283.98, 9,426.78 and 3,358.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,283.98, 9,426.78 and 3,358.26 is: 5,037.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,283.98 : 9,426.78 = 3,358.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,283.98/9,426.78 = 3,358.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,283.98x = 9,426.78 × 3,358.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,283.98x = 31,657,578.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,657,578.20/6,283.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,037.82

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