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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,238.59, 9,350.07 and 3,119.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,238.59, 9,350.07 and 3,119.46 is: 4,675.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,238.59 : 9,350.07 = 3,119.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,238.59/9,350.07 = 3,119.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,238.59x = 9,350.07 × 3,119.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,238.59x = 29,167,169.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,167,169.36/6,238.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,675.28

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