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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.24, 9,311.22 and 4,021

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.24, 9,311.22 and 4,021 is: 6,027.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.24 : 9,311.22 = 4,021 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.24/9,311.22 = 4,021/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.24x = 9,311.22 × 4,021
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.24x = 37,440,415.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,440,415.62/6,211.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,027.85

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