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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.14, 9,359.04 and 3,117.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.14, 9,359.04 and 3,117.38 is: 4,679.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.14 : 9,359.04 = 3,117.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.14/9,359.04 = 3,117.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.14x = 9,359.04 × 3,117.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.14x = 29,175,684.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,175,684.12/6,235.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,679.23

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