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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.02, 9,369.93 and 3,125.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.02, 9,369.93 and 3,125.13 is: 4,688.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.02 : 9,369.93 = 3,125.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.02/9,369.93 = 3,125.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.02x = 9,369.93 × 3,125.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.02x = 29,282,261.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,282,261.05/6,245.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,688.89

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