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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.94, 9,364.68 and 4,054.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.94, 9,364.68 and 4,054.14 is: 6,072.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.94 : 9,364.68 = 4,054.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.94/9,364.68 = 4,054.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.94x = 9,364.68 × 4,054.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.94x = 37,965,723.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,965,723.78/6,251.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,072.63

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