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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,335.82, 9,507.81 and 3,416.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,335.82, 9,507.81 and 3,416.16 is: 5,126.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,335.82 : 9,507.81 = 3,416.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,335.82/9,507.81 = 3,416.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,335.82x = 9,507.81 × 3,416.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,335.82x = 32,480,200.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,480,200.21/6,335.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,126.44

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