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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,210.72, 9,315.72 and 3,438.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,210.72, 9,315.72 and 3,438.72 is: 5,157.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,210.72 : 9,315.72 = 3,438.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,210.72/9,315.72 = 3,438.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,210.72x = 9,315.72 × 3,438.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,210.72x = 32,034,152.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,034,152.68/6,210.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,157.88

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