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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.58, 9,490.61 and 3,407.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.58, 9,490.61 and 3,407.45 is: 5,106.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.58 : 9,490.61 = 3,407.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.58/9,490.61 = 3,407.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.58x = 9,490.61 × 3,407.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.58x = 32,338,740.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,338,740.11/6,332.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,106.72

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