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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.45, 9,372.91 and 3,328.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.45, 9,372.91 and 3,328.06 is: 4,990.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.45 : 9,372.91 = 3,328.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.45/9,372.91 = 3,328.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.45x = 9,372.91 × 3,328.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.45x = 31,193,606.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,193,606.85/6,250.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,990.62

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