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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.13, 9,370.34 and 4,696.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.13, 9,370.34 and 4,696.96 is: 7,036.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.13 : 9,370.34 = 4,696.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.13/9,370.34 = 4,696.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.13x = 9,370.34 × 4,696.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.13x = 44,012,041.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,012,041.83/6,255.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,036.16

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