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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,238.58, 9,341.30 and 3,770.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,238.58, 9,341.30 and 3,770.06 is: 5,645.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,238.58 : 9,341.30 = 3,770.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,238.58/9,341.30 = 3,770.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,238.58x = 9,341.30 × 3,770.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,238.58x = 35,217,261.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,217,261.48/6,238.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,645.08

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