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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,290.28, 9,423.09 and 3,652.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,290.28, 9,423.09 and 3,652.26 is: 5,471.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,290.28 : 9,423.09 = 3,652.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,290.28/9,423.09 = 3,652.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,290.28x = 9,423.09 × 3,652.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,290.28x = 34,415,574.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,415,574.68/6,290.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,471.23

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