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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,462.27, 9,688.55 and 3,340.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,462.27, 9,688.55 and 3,340.94 is: 5,008.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,462.27 : 9,688.55 = 3,340.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,462.27/9,688.55 = 3,340.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,462.27x = 9,688.55 × 3,340.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,462.27x = 32,368,799.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,368,799.09/6,462.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,008.89

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