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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,214.21, 9,316.75 and 2,925.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,214.21, 9,316.75 and 2,925.50 is: 4,386.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,214.21 : 9,316.75 = 2,925.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,214.21/9,316.75 = 2,925.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,214.21x = 9,316.75 × 2,925.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,214.21x = 27,256,152.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,256,152.13/6,214.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,386.10

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