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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,331.67, 9,494.53 and 3,699.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,331.67, 9,494.53 and 3,699.94 is: 5,548.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,331.67 : 9,494.53 = 3,699.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,331.67/9,494.53 = 3,699.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,331.67x = 9,494.53 × 3,699.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,331.67x = 35,129,190.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,129,190.62/6,331.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,548.17

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