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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,261.16, 9,385.98 and 3,185.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,261.16, 9,385.98 and 3,185.32 is: 4,775.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,261.16 : 9,385.98 = 3,185.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,261.16/9,385.98 = 3,185.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,261.16x = 9,385.98 × 3,185.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,261.16x = 29,897,349.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,897,349.81/6,261.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,775.05

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