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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,202.79, 9,305.72 and 3,084.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,202.79, 9,305.72 and 3,084.28 is: 4,627.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,202.79 : 9,305.72 = 3,084.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,202.79/9,305.72 = 3,084.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,202.79x = 9,305.72 × 3,084.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,202.79x = 28,701,418.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,701,418.96/6,202.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.18

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