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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.79, 9,419.25 and 4,060.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.79, 9,419.25 and 4,060.31 is: 6,088.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.79 : 9,419.25 = 4,060.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.79/9,419.25 = 4,060.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.79x = 9,419.25 × 4,060.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.79x = 38,245,007.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,245,007.57/6,281.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,088.24

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