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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.73, 9,416.28 and 3,154.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.73, 9,416.28 and 3,154.11 is: 4,732.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.73 : 9,416.28 = 3,154.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.73/9,416.28 = 3,154.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.73x = 9,416.28 × 3,154.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.73x = 29,699,982.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,699,982.91/6,275.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,732.51

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