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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,216.08, 9,319.86 and 2,929.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,216.08, 9,319.86 and 2,929.50 is: 4,392.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,216.08 : 9,319.86 = 2,929.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,216.08/9,319.86 = 2,929.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,216.08x = 9,319.86 × 2,929.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,216.08x = 27,302,529.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,302,529.87/6,216.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.25

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