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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,204.94, 9,310.41 and 3,085.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,204.94, 9,310.41 and 3,085.26 is: 4,629.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,204.94 : 9,310.41 = 3,085.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,204.94/9,310.41 = 3,085.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,204.94x = 9,310.41 × 3,085.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,204.94x = 28,725,035.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,725,035.56/6,204.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,629.38

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