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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,313.70, 9,473.28 and 3,388.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,313.70, 9,473.28 and 3,388.59 is: 5,084.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,313.70 : 9,473.28 = 3,388.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,313.70/9,473.28 = 3,388.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,313.70x = 9,473.28 × 3,388.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,313.70x = 32,101,006.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,101,006.04/6,313.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,084.34

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