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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,314.20, 9,474.03 and 3,389.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,314.20, 9,474.03 and 3,389.09 is: 5,085.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,314.20 : 9,474.03 = 3,389.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,314.20/9,474.03 = 3,389.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,314.20x = 9,474.03 × 3,389.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,314.20x = 32,108,284.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,108,284.49/6,314.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,085.09

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