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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.10, 9,381.15 and 6,156.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.10, 9,381.15 and 6,156.90 is: 9,235.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.10 : 9,381.15 = 6,156.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.10/9,381.15 = 6,156.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.10x = 9,381.15 × 6,156.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.10x = 57,758,802.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,758,802.44/6,254.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,235.35

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