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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.32, 9,378.24 and 3,133.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.32, 9,378.24 and 3,133.36 is: 4,700.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.32 : 9,378.24 = 3,133.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.32/9,378.24 = 3,133.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.32x = 9,378.24 × 3,133.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.32x = 29,385,402.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,385,402.09/6,251.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,700.67

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