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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.60, 9,381.90 and 6,035.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.60, 9,381.90 and 6,035.90 is: 9,053.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.60 : 9,381.90 = 6,035.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.60/9,381.90 = 6,035.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.60x = 9,381.90 × 6,035.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.60x = 56,628,210.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,628,210.21/6,254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,053.85

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