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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,204.96, 9,308.94 and 3,086.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,204.96, 9,308.94 and 3,086.43 is: 4,630.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,204.96 : 9,308.94 = 3,086.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,204.96/9,308.94 = 3,086.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,204.96x = 9,308.94 × 3,086.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,204.96x = 28,731,391.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,731,391.68/6,204.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.39

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