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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,208.74, 9,314.51 and 3,289.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,208.74, 9,314.51 and 3,289.10 is: 4,934.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,208.74 : 9,314.51 = 3,289.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,208.74/9,314.51 = 3,289.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,208.74x = 9,314.51 × 3,289.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,208.74x = 30,636,291.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,636,291.82/6,208.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,934.38

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