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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,293.98, 9,442.23 and 3,524.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,293.98, 9,442.23 and 3,524.59 is: 5,287.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,293.98 : 9,442.23 = 3,524.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,293.98/9,442.23 = 3,524.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,293.98x = 9,442.23 × 3,524.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,293.98x = 33,279,989.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,279,989.44/6,293.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,287.59

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