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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,206.08, 9,310.52 and 3,432.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,206.08, 9,310.52 and 3,432.08 is: 5,148.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,206.08 : 9,310.52 = 3,432.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,206.08/9,310.52 = 3,432.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,206.08x = 9,310.52 × 3,432.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,206.08x = 31,954,449.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,954,449.48/6,206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,148.89

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