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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,261.28, 9,385.17 and 4,071.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,261.28, 9,385.17 and 4,071.58 is: 6,102.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,261.28 : 9,385.17 = 4,071.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,261.28/9,385.17 = 4,071.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,261.28x = 9,385.17 × 4,071.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,261.28x = 38,212,470.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,212,470.47/6,261.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,102.98

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