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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.12, 9,359.84 and 3,126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.12, 9,359.84 and 3,126 is: 4,685.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.12 : 9,359.84 = 3,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.12/9,359.84 = 3,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.12x = 9,359.84 × 3,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.12x = 29,258,859.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,258,859.84/6,245.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,685.08

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