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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.39, 9,436.60 and 3,372.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.39, 9,436.60 and 3,372.91 is: 5,055.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.39 : 9,436.60 = 3,372.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.39/9,436.60 = 3,372.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.39x = 9,436.60 × 3,372.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.39x = 31,828,802.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,828,802.51/6,295.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,055.89

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