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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.12, 9,385.48 and 3,954.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.12, 9,385.48 and 3,954.28 is: 5,926.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.12 : 9,385.48 = 3,954.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.12/9,385.48 = 3,954.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.12x = 9,385.48 × 3,954.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.12x = 37,112,815.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,112,815.85/6,262.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,926.56

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