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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.20, 9,355.77 and 4,156.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.20, 9,355.77 and 4,156.20 is: 6,236.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.20 : 9,355.77 = 4,156.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.20/9,355.77 = 4,156.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.20x = 9,355.77 × 4,156.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.20x = 38,884,451.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,884,451.27/6,235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,236.28

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