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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,200.61, 9,301.74 and 3,279.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,200.61, 9,301.74 and 3,279.03 is: 4,918.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,200.61 : 9,301.74 = 3,279.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,200.61/9,301.74 = 3,279.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,200.61x = 9,301.74 × 3,279.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,200.61x = 30,500,684.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,500,684.51/6,200.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,918.98

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