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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,213.40, 9,320.10 and 3,995.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,213.40, 9,320.10 and 3,995.80 is: 5,993.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,213.40 : 9,320.10 = 3,995.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,213.40/9,320.10 = 3,995.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,213.40x = 9,320.10 × 3,995.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,213.40x = 37,241,255.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,241,255.58/6,213.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,993.70

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