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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.87, 9,367.35 and 3,127.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.87, 9,367.35 and 3,127.71 is: 4,687.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.87 : 9,367.35 = 3,127.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.87/9,367.35 = 3,127.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.87x = 9,367.35 × 3,127.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.87x = 29,298,377.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,298,377.67/6,250.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.09

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