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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.59, 9,356.58 and 3,432.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.59, 9,356.58 and 3,432.38 is: 5,137.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.59 : 9,356.58 = 3,432.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.59/9,356.58 = 3,432.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.59x = 9,356.58 × 3,432.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.59x = 32,115,291.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,115,291.28/6,250.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,137.96

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