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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.06, 9,464.80 and 3,542

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.06, 9,464.80 and 3,542 is: 5,306.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.06 : 9,464.80 = 3,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.06/9,464.80 = 3,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.06x = 9,464.80 × 3,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.06x = 33,524,321.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,524,321.60/6,317.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,306.95

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