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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.17, 9,317.30 and 2,759.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.17, 9,317.30 and 2,759.85 is: 4,134.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.17 : 9,317.30 = 2,759.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.17/9,317.30 = 2,759.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.17x = 9,317.30 × 2,759.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.17x = 25,714,336.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,714,336.61/6,220.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,134.02

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