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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,214.28, 9,317.10 and 2,925.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,214.28, 9,317.10 and 2,925.68 is: 4,386.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,214.28 : 9,317.10 = 2,925.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,214.28/9,317.10 = 2,925.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,214.28x = 9,317.10 × 2,925.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,214.28x = 27,258,853.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,258,853.13/6,214.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,386.49

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