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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.50, 9,316.98 and 3,090.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.50, 9,316.98 and 3,090.30 is: 4,635.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.50 : 9,316.98 = 3,090.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.50/9,316.98 = 3,090.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.50x = 9,316.98 × 3,090.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.50x = 28,792,263.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,792,263.29/6,211.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,635.32

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