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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,322.77, 9,481.05 and 3,691.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,322.77, 9,481.05 and 3,691.26 is: 5,535.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,322.77 : 9,481.05 = 3,691.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,322.77/9,481.05 = 3,691.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,322.77x = 9,481.05 × 3,691.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,322.77x = 34,997,020.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,997,020.62/6,322.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,535.08

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