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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,214.41, 9,321.39 and 2,931.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,214.41, 9,321.39 and 2,931.12 is: 4,396.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,214.41 : 9,321.39 = 2,931.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,214.41/9,321.39 = 2,931.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,214.41x = 9,321.39 × 2,931.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,214.41x = 27,322,112.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,322,112.66/6,214.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,396.57

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