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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.34, 9,393.98 and 3,141.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.34, 9,393.98 and 3,141.89 is: 4,710.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.34 : 9,393.98 = 3,141.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.34/9,393.98 = 3,141.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.34x = 9,393.98 × 3,141.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.34x = 29,514,851.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,514,851.82/6,266.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,710.06

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