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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.38, 9,381.81 and 3,334.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.38, 9,381.81 and 3,334.06 is: 4,999.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.38 : 9,381.81 = 3,334.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.38/9,381.81 = 3,334.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.38x = 9,381.81 × 3,334.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.38x = 31,279,517.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,279,517.45/6,256.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,999.62

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