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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.80, 9,313.26 and 2,923.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.80, 9,313.26 and 2,923.20 is: 4,382.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.80 : 9,313.26 = 2,923.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.80/9,313.26 = 2,923.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.80x = 9,313.26 × 2,923.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.80x = 27,224,521.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,224,521.63/6,211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.71

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