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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,217.10, 9,318.87 and 3,099.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,217.10, 9,318.87 and 3,099.41 is: 4,645.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,217.10 : 9,318.87 = 3,099.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,217.10/9,318.87 = 3,099.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,217.10x = 9,318.87 × 3,099.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,217.10x = 28,882,952.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,882,952.27/6,217.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,645.73

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