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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.28, 9,331.72 and 3,297.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.28, 9,331.72 and 3,297.80 is: 4,947.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.28 : 9,331.72 = 3,297.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.28/9,331.72 = 3,297.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.28x = 9,331.72 × 3,297.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.28x = 30,774,146.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,774,146.22/6,220.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,947.39

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