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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.23, 9,501.18 and 3,407.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.23, 9,501.18 and 3,407.14 is: 5,112.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.23 : 9,501.18 = 3,407.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.23/9,501.18 = 3,407.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.23x = 9,501.18 × 3,407.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.23x = 32,371,850.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,371,850.43/6,332.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,112.24

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