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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,132.96, 9,199.38 and 3,216.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,132.96, 9,199.38 and 3,216.96 is: 4,825.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,132.96 : 9,199.38 = 3,216.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,132.96/9,199.38 = 3,216.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,132.96x = 9,199.38 × 3,216.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,132.96x = 29,594,037.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,594,037.48/6,132.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,825.41

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