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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,231.16, 9,360.30 and 3,767.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,231.16, 9,360.30 and 3,767.14 is: 5,658.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,231.16 : 9,360.30 = 3,767.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,231.16/9,360.30 = 3,767.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,231.16x = 9,360.30 × 3,767.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,231.16x = 35,261,513.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,261,513.74/6,231.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,658.90

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