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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,214.83, 9,322.25 and 4,261.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,214.83, 9,322.25 and 4,261.11 is: 6,391.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,214.83 : 9,322.25 = 4,261.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,214.83/9,322.25 = 4,261.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,214.83x = 9,322.25 × 4,261.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,214.83x = 39,723,132.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,723,132.70/6,214.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,391.67

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