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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,291.74, 9,441.57 and 3,520.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,291.74, 9,441.57 and 3,520.22 is: 5,282.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,291.74 : 9,441.57 = 3,520.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,291.74/9,441.57 = 3,520.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,291.74x = 9,441.57 × 3,520.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,291.74x = 33,236,356.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,236,356.34/6,291.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,282.54

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