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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,241.25, 9,369.08 and 3,169.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,241.25, 9,369.08 and 3,169.73 is: 4,758.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,241.25 : 9,369.08 = 3,169.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,241.25/9,369.08 = 3,169.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,241.25x = 9,369.08 × 3,169.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,241.25x = 29,697,438.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,697,438.10/6,241.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,758.25

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