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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.82, 9,376.94 and 3,289.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.82, 9,376.94 and 3,289.19 is: 4,929.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.82 : 9,376.94 = 3,289.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.82/9,376.94 = 3,289.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.82x = 9,376.94 × 3,289.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.82x = 30,842,473.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,842,473.95/6,256.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,929.42

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