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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,218.78, 9,314.19 and 2,924.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,218.78, 9,314.19 and 2,924.91 is: 4,380.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,218.78 : 9,314.19 = 2,924.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,218.78/9,314.19 = 2,924.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,218.78x = 9,314.19 × 2,924.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,218.78x = 27,243,167.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,243,167.47/6,218.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,380.79

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