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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,140.18, 9,203.79 and 3,329.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,140.18, 9,203.79 and 3,329.48 is: 4,990.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,140.18 : 9,203.79 = 3,329.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,140.18/9,203.79 = 3,329.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,140.18x = 9,203.79 × 3,329.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,140.18x = 30,643,834.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,643,834.73/6,140.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,990.71

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