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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,216.72, 9,316.29 and 3,444.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,216.72, 9,316.29 and 3,444.66 is: 5,162.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,216.72 : 9,316.29 = 3,444.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,216.72/9,316.29 = 3,444.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,216.72x = 9,316.29 × 3,444.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,216.72x = 32,091,451.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,091,451.51/6,216.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.12

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