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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,302.67, 9,436.21 and 3,334.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,302.67, 9,436.21 and 3,334.39 is: 4,992.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,302.67 : 9,436.21 = 3,334.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,302.67/9,436.21 = 3,334.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,302.67x = 9,436.21 × 3,334.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,302.67x = 31,464,004.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,464,004.26/6,302.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,992.17

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