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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,225.09, 9,327.91 and 3,911.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,225.09, 9,327.91 and 3,911.73 is: 5,861.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,225.09 : 9,327.91 = 3,911.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,225.09/9,327.91 = 3,911.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,225.09x = 9,327.91 × 3,911.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,225.09x = 36,488,245.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,488,245.83/6,225.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,861.48

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