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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,258.66, 9,391.11 and 2,925.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,258.66, 9,391.11 and 2,925.51 is: 4,389.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,258.66 : 9,391.11 = 2,925.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,258.66/9,391.11 = 2,925.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,258.66x = 9,391.11 × 2,925.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,258.66x = 27,473,786.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,473,786.22/6,258.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.72

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