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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,327.24, 9,499.86 and 3,553.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,327.24, 9,499.86 and 3,553.44 is: 5,335.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,327.24 : 9,499.86 = 3,553.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,327.24/9,499.86 = 3,553.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,327.24x = 9,499.86 × 3,553.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,327.24x = 33,757,182.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,757,182.52/6,327.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,335.21

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