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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.90, 9,323.88 and 2,927.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.90, 9,323.88 and 2,927.26 is: 4,393.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.90 : 9,323.88 = 2,927.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.90/9,323.88 = 2,927.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.90x = 9,323.88 × 2,927.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.90x = 27,293,420.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,293,420.97/6,211.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,393.73

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