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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,475.37, 9,718.34 and 3,356.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,475.37, 9,718.34 and 3,356.31 is: 5,037.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,475.37 : 9,718.34 = 3,356.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,475.37/9,718.34 = 3,356.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,475.37x = 9,718.34 × 3,356.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,475.37x = 32,617,744.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,617,744.94/6,475.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,037.21

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