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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.68, 9,439.26 and 3,524.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.68, 9,439.26 and 3,524.27 is: 5,284.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.68 : 9,439.26 = 3,524.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.68/9,439.26 = 3,524.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.68x = 9,439.26 × 3,524.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.68x = 33,266,453.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,266,453.64/6,295.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,284.01

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