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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,208.72, 9,308.12 and 3,085.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,208.72, 9,308.12 and 3,085.36 is: 4,625.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,208.72 : 9,308.12 = 3,085.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,208.72/9,308.12 = 3,085.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,208.72x = 9,308.12 × 3,085.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,208.72x = 28,718,901.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,718,901.12/6,208.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.58

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