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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,257.47, 9,377.93 and 3,289.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,257.47, 9,377.93 and 3,289.85 is: 4,930.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,257.47 : 9,377.93 = 3,289.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,257.47/9,377.93 = 3,289.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,257.47x = 9,377.93 × 3,289.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,257.47x = 30,851,983.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,851,983.01/6,257.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,930.42

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