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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,219.51, 9,326.53 and 3,297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,219.51, 9,326.53 and 3,297.14 is: 4,944.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,219.51 : 9,326.53 = 3,297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,219.51/9,326.53 = 3,297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,219.51x = 9,326.53 × 3,297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,219.51x = 30,750,875.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,750,875.12/6,219.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,944.26

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