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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,103.22, 9,159.35 and 3,329.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,103.22, 9,159.35 and 3,329.24 is: 4,996.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,103.22 : 9,159.35 = 3,329.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,103.22/9,159.35 = 3,329.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,103.22x = 9,159.35 × 3,329.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,103.22x = 30,493,611.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,493,611.95/6,103.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,996.32

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