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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,326.44, 9,486.70 and 3,694.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,326.44, 9,486.70 and 3,694.71 is: 5,540.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,326.44 : 9,486.70 = 3,694.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,326.44/9,486.70 = 3,694.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,326.44x = 9,486.70 × 3,694.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,326.44x = 35,050,605.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,050,605.36/6,326.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,540.34

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