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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,291.68, 9,444.36 and 3,662.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,291.68, 9,444.36 and 3,662.06 is: 5,497.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,291.68 : 9,444.36 = 3,662.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,291.68/9,444.36 = 3,662.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,291.68x = 9,444.36 × 3,662.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,291.68x = 34,585,812.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,585,812.98/6,291.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,497.07

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