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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.16, 9,369.48 and 3,171.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.16, 9,369.48 and 3,171.44 is: 4,754.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.16 : 9,369.48 = 3,171.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.16/9,369.48 = 3,171.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.16x = 9,369.48 × 3,171.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.16x = 29,714,743.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,714,743.65/6,250.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,754.24

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