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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,316.98, 9,463.33 and 3,535.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,316.98, 9,463.33 and 3,535.21 is: 5,296.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,316.98 : 9,463.33 = 3,535.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,316.98/9,463.33 = 3,535.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,316.98x = 9,463.33 × 3,535.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,316.98x = 33,454,858.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,454,858.85/6,316.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,296.02

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