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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,216.96, 9,324.80 and 2,930.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,216.96, 9,324.80 and 2,930.88 is: 4,396.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,216.96 : 9,324.80 = 2,930.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,216.96/9,324.80 = 2,930.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,216.96x = 9,324.80 × 2,930.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,216.96x = 27,329,869.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,329,869.82/6,216.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,396.02

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