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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.60, 9,441.12 and 3,521.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.60, 9,441.12 and 3,521.65 is: 5,283.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.60 : 9,441.12 = 3,521.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.60/9,441.12 = 3,521.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.60x = 9,441.12 × 3,521.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.60x = 33,248,320.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,248,320.25/6,292.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,283.72

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