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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.38, 9,378.81 and 3,332.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.38, 9,378.81 and 3,332.06 is: 4,996.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.38 : 9,378.81 = 3,332.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.38/9,378.81 = 3,332.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.38x = 9,378.81 × 3,332.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.38x = 31,250,757.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,250,757.65/6,254.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,996.62

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