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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,300.64, 9,439.68 and 3,524.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,300.64, 9,439.68 and 3,524.08 is: 5,279.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,300.64 : 9,439.68 = 3,524.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,300.64/9,439.68 = 3,524.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,300.64x = 9,439.68 × 3,524.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,300.64x = 33,266,187.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,266,187.49/6,300.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,279.81

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