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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.32, 9,376.74 and 3,132.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.32, 9,376.74 and 3,132.36 is: 4,699.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.32 : 9,376.74 = 3,132.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.32/9,376.74 = 3,132.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.32x = 9,376.74 × 3,132.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.32x = 29,371,325.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,371,325.31/6,250.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,699.17

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