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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,298.32, 9,432.24 and 3,174.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,298.32, 9,432.24 and 3,174.24 is: 4,753.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,298.32 : 9,432.24 = 3,174.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,298.32/9,432.24 = 3,174.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,298.32x = 9,432.24 × 3,174.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,298.32x = 29,940,193.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,940,193.50/6,298.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,753.68

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