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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,181.25, 9,273.02 and 3,221.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,181.25, 9,273.02 and 3,221.10 is: 4,832.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,181.25 : 9,273.02 = 3,221.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,181.25/9,273.02 = 3,221.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,181.25x = 9,273.02 × 3,221.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,181.25x = 29,869,308.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,869,308.62/6,181.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,832.25

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