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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,294.33, 9,437.36 and 3,521.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,294.33, 9,437.36 and 3,521.30 is: 5,279.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,294.33 : 9,437.36 = 3,521.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,294.33/9,437.36 = 3,521.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,294.33x = 9,437.36 × 3,521.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,294.33x = 33,231,710.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,231,710.97/6,294.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,279.63

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