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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,208.79, 9,306.95 and 3,083.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,208.79, 9,306.95 and 3,083.99 is: 4,622.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,208.79 : 9,306.95 = 3,083.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,208.79/9,306.95 = 3,083.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,208.79x = 9,306.95 × 3,083.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,208.79x = 28,702,478.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,702,478.78/6,208.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.88

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