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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,216.92, 9,315.64 and 3,441.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,216.92, 9,315.64 and 3,441.88 is: 5,157.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,216.92 : 9,315.64 = 3,441.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,216.92/9,315.64 = 3,441.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,216.92x = 9,315.64 × 3,441.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,216.92x = 32,063,315.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,063,315.00/6,216.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,157.43

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