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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,216.58, 9,320.31 and 2,927.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,216.58, 9,320.31 and 2,927.83 is: 4,389.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,216.58 : 9,320.31 = 2,927.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,216.58/9,320.31 = 2,927.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,216.58x = 9,320.31 × 2,927.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,216.58x = 27,288,283.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,288,283.23/6,216.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.60

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