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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,208.52, 9,312.78 and 3,287.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,208.52, 9,312.78 and 3,287.48 is: 4,931.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,208.52 : 9,312.78 = 3,287.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,208.52/9,312.78 = 3,287.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,208.52x = 9,312.78 × 3,287.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,208.52x = 30,615,577.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,615,577.99/6,208.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,931.22

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