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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,257.88, 9,382.38 and 3,135.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,257.88, 9,382.38 and 3,135.66 is: 4,701.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,257.88 : 9,382.38 = 3,135.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,257.88/9,382.38 = 3,135.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,257.88x = 9,382.38 × 3,135.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,257.88x = 29,419,953.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,419,953.67/6,257.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,701.27

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