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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.58, 9,498.60 and 6,184.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.58, 9,498.60 and 6,184.26 is: 9,276.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.58 : 9,498.60 = 6,184.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.58/9,498.60 = 6,184.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.58x = 9,498.60 × 6,184.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.58x = 58,741,812.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,741,812.04/6,332.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,276.13

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