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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.56, 9,320.94 and 2,748.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.56, 9,320.94 and 2,748.72 is: 4,124.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.56 : 9,320.94 = 2,748.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.56/9,320.94 = 2,748.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.56x = 9,320.94 × 2,748.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.56x = 25,620,654.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,620,654.20/6,211.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,124.67

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