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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,210.81, 9,314.37 and 3,287.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,210.81, 9,314.37 and 3,287.52 is: 4,930.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,210.81 : 9,314.37 = 3,287.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,210.81/9,314.37 = 3,287.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,210.81x = 9,314.37 × 3,287.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,210.81x = 30,621,177.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,621,177.66/6,210.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,930.30

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