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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.66, 9,345.70 and 3,116.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.66, 9,345.70 and 3,116.54 is: 4,670.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.66 : 9,345.70 = 3,116.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.66/9,345.70 = 3,116.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.66x = 9,345.70 × 3,116.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.66x = 29,126,247.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,126,247.88/6,235.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,670.92

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