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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.72, 9,384.42 and 3,135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.72, 9,384.42 and 3,135.96 is: 4,704.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.72 : 9,384.42 = 3,135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.72/9,384.42 = 3,135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.72x = 9,384.42 × 3,135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.72x = 29,429,165.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,429,165.74/6,255.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,704.36

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