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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,261.68, 9,390.65 and 3,925.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,261.68, 9,390.65 and 3,925.24 is: 5,886.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,261.68 : 9,390.65 = 3,925.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,261.68/9,390.65 = 3,925.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,261.68x = 9,390.65 × 3,925.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,261.68x = 36,860,488.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,860,488.43/6,261.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,886.68

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