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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,218.91, 9,328.37 and 5,120.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,218.91, 9,328.37 and 5,120.99 is: 7,681.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,218.91 : 9,328.37 = 5,120.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,218.91/9,328.37 = 5,120.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,218.91x = 9,328.37 × 5,120.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,218.91x = 47,770,452.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,770,452.22/6,218.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,681.48

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