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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.73, 9,398.85 and 3,140.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.73, 9,398.85 and 3,140.95 is: 4,712.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.73 : 9,398.85 = 3,140.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.73/9,398.85 = 3,140.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.73x = 9,398.85 × 3,140.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.73x = 29,521,317.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,521,317.91/6,264.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,712.30

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