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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,291.87, 9,440.39 and 3,329.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,291.87, 9,440.39 and 3,329.55 is: 4,995.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,291.87 : 9,440.39 = 3,329.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,291.87/9,440.39 = 3,329.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,291.87x = 9,440.39 × 3,329.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,291.87x = 31,432,250.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,432,250.52/6,291.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,995.69

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