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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.26, 9,317.79 and 2,883.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.26, 9,317.79 and 2,883.81 is: 4,319.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.26 : 9,317.79 = 2,883.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.26/9,317.79 = 2,883.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.26x = 9,317.79 × 2,883.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.26x = 26,870,735.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,870,735.98/6,220.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,319.87

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