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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,210.97, 9,308.50 and 3,049.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,210.97, 9,308.50 and 3,049.13 is: 4,569.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,210.97 : 9,308.50 = 3,049.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,210.97/9,308.50 = 3,049.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,210.97x = 9,308.50 × 3,049.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,210.97x = 28,382,826.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,382,826.61/6,210.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,569.79

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