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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,214.05, 9,321.48 and 2,930.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,214.05, 9,321.48 and 2,930.31 is: 4,395.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,214.05 : 9,321.48 = 2,930.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,214.05/9,321.48 = 2,930.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,214.05x = 9,321.48 × 2,930.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,214.05x = 27,314,826.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,314,826.06/6,214.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,395.66

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