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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,215.58, 9,305.93 and 4,662.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,215.58, 9,305.93 and 4,662.81 is: 6,981.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,215.58 : 9,305.93 = 4,662.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,215.58/9,305.93 = 4,662.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,215.58x = 9,305.93 × 4,662.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,215.58x = 43,391,795.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,391,795.12/6,215.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,981.13

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