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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,324.13, 9,488.98 and 3,399.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,324.13, 9,488.98 and 3,399.02 is: 5,100.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,324.13 : 9,488.98 = 3,399.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,324.13/9,488.98 = 3,399.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,324.13x = 9,488.98 × 3,399.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,324.13x = 32,253,189.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,253,189.60/6,324.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,100.02

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