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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.45, 9,312.62 and 2,922.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.45, 9,312.62 and 2,922.75 is: 4,381.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.45 : 9,312.62 = 2,922.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.45/9,312.62 = 2,922.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.45x = 9,312.62 × 2,922.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.45x = 27,218,461.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,218,461.93/6,211.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,381.98

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