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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.14, 9,325.34 and 4,240.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.14, 9,325.34 and 4,240.86 is: 6,357.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.14 : 9,325.34 = 4,240.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.14/9,325.34 = 4,240.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.14x = 9,325.34 × 4,240.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.14x = 39,547,421.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,547,421.12/6,220.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,357.97

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