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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.73, 9,444.33 and 3,516.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.73, 9,444.33 and 3,516.41 is: 5,275.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.73 : 9,444.33 = 3,516.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.73/9,444.33 = 3,516.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.73x = 9,444.33 × 3,516.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.73x = 33,210,160.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,210,160.07/6,295.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,275.03

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