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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,305.81, 9,466.94 and 4,235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,305.81, 9,466.94 and 4,235.04 is: 6,358.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,305.81 : 9,466.94 = 4,235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,305.81/9,466.94 = 4,235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,305.81x = 9,466.94 × 4,235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,305.81x = 40,092,880.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,092,880.17/6,305.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,358.09

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