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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,218.64, 9,320.40 and 2,927.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,218.64, 9,320.40 and 2,927.88 is: 4,388.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,218.64 : 9,320.40 = 2,927.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,218.64/9,320.40 = 2,927.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,218.64x = 9,320.40 × 2,927.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,218.64x = 27,289,012.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,289,012.75/6,218.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.26

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