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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.20, 9,353.34 and 4,938

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.20, 9,353.34 and 4,938 is: 7,389.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.20 : 9,353.34 = 4,938 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.20/9,353.34 = 4,938/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.20x = 9,353.34 × 4,938
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.20x = 46,186,792.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,186,792.92/6,250.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,389.65

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