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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.40, 9,383.62 and 3,135.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.40, 9,383.62 and 3,135.02 is: 4,699.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.40 : 9,383.62 = 3,135.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.40/9,383.62 = 3,135.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.40x = 9,383.62 × 3,135.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.40x = 29,417,851.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,417,851.99/6,259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,699.79

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