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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,257.95, 9,388.69 and 3,134.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,257.95, 9,388.69 and 3,134.18 is: 4,702.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,257.95 : 9,388.69 = 3,134.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,257.95/9,388.69 = 3,134.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,257.95x = 9,388.69 × 3,134.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,257.95x = 29,425,844.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,425,844.42/6,257.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.15

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