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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,200.26, 9,296.97 and 3,231.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,200.26, 9,296.97 and 3,231.29 is: 4,845.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,200.26 : 9,296.97 = 3,231.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,200.26/9,296.97 = 3,231.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,200.26x = 9,296.97 × 3,231.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,200.26x = 30,041,217.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,041,217.32/6,200.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,845.16

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