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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.19, 9,366.11 and 3,781.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.19, 9,366.11 and 3,781.42 is: 5,669.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.19 : 9,366.11 = 3,781.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.19/9,366.11 = 3,781.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.19x = 9,366.11 × 3,781.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.19x = 35,417,167.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,417,167.53/6,247.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,669.29

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