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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.77, 9,359.34 and 3,125.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.77, 9,359.34 and 3,125.67 is: 4,684.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.77 : 9,359.34 = 3,125.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.77/9,359.34 = 3,125.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.77x = 9,359.34 × 3,125.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.77x = 29,254,208.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,254,208.26/6,244.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,684.59

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