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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.25, 9,369.57 and 3,476.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.25, 9,369.57 and 3,476.61 is: 5,210.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.25 : 9,369.57 = 3,476.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.25/9,369.57 = 3,476.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.25x = 9,369.57 × 3,476.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.25x = 32,574,340.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,574,340.76/6,251.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,210.85

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