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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,349.65, 9,524.48 and 3,397.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,349.65, 9,524.48 and 3,397.20 is: 5,095.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,349.65 : 9,524.48 = 3,397.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,349.65/9,524.48 = 3,397.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,349.65x = 9,524.48 × 3,397.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,349.65x = 32,356,546.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,356,546.47/6,349.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,095.80

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