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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,199.46, 9,290.76 and 3,422

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,199.46, 9,290.76 and 3,422 is: 5,128.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,199.46 : 9,290.76 = 3,422 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,199.46/9,290.76 = 3,422/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,199.46x = 9,290.76 × 3,422
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,199.46x = 31,792,980.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,792,980.72/6,199.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,128.35

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