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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,257.61, 9,376.70 and 3,944.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,257.61, 9,376.70 and 3,944.25 is: 5,910.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,257.61 : 9,376.70 = 3,944.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,257.61/9,376.70 = 3,944.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,257.61x = 9,376.70 × 3,944.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,257.61x = 36,984,029.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,984,029.25/6,257.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,910.25

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