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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,341.76, 9,506.88 and 3,600

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,341.76, 9,506.88 and 3,600 is: 5,396.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,341.76 : 9,506.88 = 3,600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,341.76/9,506.88 = 3,600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,341.76x = 9,506.88 × 3,600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,341.76x = 34,224,768
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,224,768/6,341.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,396.73

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