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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,214.56, 9,315.56 and 3,089.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,214.56, 9,315.56 and 3,089.76 is: 4,631.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,214.56 : 9,315.56 = 3,089.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,214.56/9,315.56 = 3,089.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,214.56x = 9,315.56 × 3,089.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,214.56x = 28,782,844.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,782,844.67/6,214.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.52

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