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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,294.39, 9,437.44 and 3,521.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,294.39, 9,437.44 and 3,521.36 is: 5,279.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,294.39 : 9,437.44 = 3,521.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,294.39/9,437.44 = 3,521.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,294.39x = 9,437.44 × 3,521.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,294.39x = 33,232,623.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,232,623.72/6,294.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,279.72

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