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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.98, 9,376.29 and 4,032.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.98, 9,376.29 and 4,032.46 is: 6,044.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.98 : 9,376.29 = 4,032.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.98/9,376.29 = 4,032.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.98x = 9,376.29 × 4,032.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.98x = 37,809,514.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,809,514.37/6,254.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,044.71

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