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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.39, 9,373.31 and 3,904.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.39, 9,373.31 and 3,904.69 is: 5,858.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.39 : 9,373.31 = 3,904.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.39/9,373.31 = 3,904.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.39x = 9,373.31 × 3,904.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.39x = 36,599,869.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,599,869.82/6,247.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,858.43

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