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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.08, 9,371.74 and 4,061.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.08, 9,371.74 and 4,061.32 is: 6,084.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.08 : 9,371.74 = 4,061.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.08/9,371.74 = 4,061.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.08x = 9,371.74 × 4,061.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.08x = 38,061,635.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,061,635.10/6,255.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,084.92

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