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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.70, 9,315.93 and 2,923.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.70, 9,315.93 and 2,923.10 is: 4,383.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.70 : 9,315.93 = 2,923.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.70/9,315.93 = 2,923.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.70x = 9,315.93 × 2,923.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.70x = 27,231,394.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,231,394.98/6,211.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,383.89

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