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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.37, 9,318.41 and 3,093.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.37, 9,318.41 and 3,093.08 is: 4,640.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.37 : 9,318.41 = 3,093.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.37/9,318.41 = 3,093.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.37x = 9,318.41 × 3,093.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.37x = 28,822,525.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,822,525.55/6,211.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.29

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