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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,217.08, 9,318.86 and 3,099.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,217.08, 9,318.86 and 3,099.40 is: 4,645.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,217.08 : 9,318.86 = 3,099.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,217.08/9,318.86 = 3,099.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,217.08x = 9,318.86 × 3,099.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,217.08x = 28,882,874.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,882,874.68/6,217.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,645.73

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