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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,296.24, 9,451.92 and 3,701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,296.24, 9,451.92 and 3,701 is: 5,555.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,296.24 : 9,451.92 = 3,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,296.24/9,451.92 = 3,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,296.24x = 9,451.92 × 3,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,296.24x = 34,981,555.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,981,555.92/6,296.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,555.94

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