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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,195.40, 9,293.10 and 3,279.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,195.40, 9,293.10 and 3,279.40 is: 4,919.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,195.40 : 9,293.10 = 3,279.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,195.40/9,293.10 = 3,279.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,195.40x = 9,293.10 × 3,279.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,195.40x = 30,475,792.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,475,792.14/6,195.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,919.10

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