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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,242.78, 9,352.88 and 3,901.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,242.78, 9,352.88 and 3,901.66 is: 5,845.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,242.78 : 9,352.88 = 3,901.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,242.78/9,352.88 = 3,901.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,242.78x = 9,352.88 × 3,901.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,242.78x = 36,491,757.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,491,757.78/6,242.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,845.43

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