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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,314.91, 9,460.24 and 3,533.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,314.91, 9,460.24 and 3,533.16 is: 5,292.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,314.91 : 9,460.24 = 3,533.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,314.91/9,460.24 = 3,533.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,314.91x = 9,460.24 × 3,533.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,314.91x = 33,424,541.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,424,541.56/6,314.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,292.96

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