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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,243.08, 9,370.97 and 3,125.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,243.08, 9,370.97 and 3,125.35 is: 4,691.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,243.08 : 9,370.97 = 3,125.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,243.08/9,370.97 = 3,125.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,243.08x = 9,370.97 × 3,125.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,243.08x = 29,287,561.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,287,561.09/6,243.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,691.20

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