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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.16, 9,351.79 and 3,742.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.16, 9,351.79 and 3,742.13 is: 5,599.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.16 : 9,351.79 = 3,742.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.16/9,351.79 = 3,742.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.16x = 9,351.79 × 3,742.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.16x = 34,995,627.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,995,627.94/6,250.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,599.15

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