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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.58, 9,351.63 and 3,991.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.58, 9,351.63 and 3,991.63 is: 5,971.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.58 : 9,351.63 = 3,991.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.58/9,351.63 = 3,991.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.58x = 9,351.63 × 3,991.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.58x = 37,328,229.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,328,229.79/6,250.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,971.96

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