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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,217.08, 9,313.13 and 3,087.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,217.08, 9,313.13 and 3,087.62 is: 4,625.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,217.08 : 9,313.13 = 3,087.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,217.08/9,313.13 = 3,087.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,217.08x = 9,313.13 × 3,087.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,217.08x = 28,755,385.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,755,385.16/6,217.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.22

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