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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,214.74, 9,323.51 and 3,295.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,214.74, 9,323.51 and 3,295.10 is: 4,943.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,214.74 : 9,323.51 = 3,295.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,214.74/9,323.51 = 3,295.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,214.74x = 9,323.51 × 3,295.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,214.74x = 30,721,834.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,721,834.71/6,214.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,943.38

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