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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,206.48, 9,311.25 and 3,087.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,206.48, 9,311.25 and 3,087.97 is: 4,632.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,206.48 : 9,311.25 = 3,087.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,206.48/9,311.25 = 3,087.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,206.48x = 9,311.25 × 3,087.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,206.48x = 28,752,860.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,752,860.66/6,206.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.72

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