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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,214.88, 9,319.59 and 3,292.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,214.88, 9,319.59 and 3,292.52 is: 4,937.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,214.88 : 9,319.59 = 3,292.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,214.88/9,319.59 = 3,292.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,214.88x = 9,319.59 × 3,292.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,214.88x = 30,684,889.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,684,889.87/6,214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,937.32

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