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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.32, 9,311.04 and 5,239.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.32, 9,311.04 and 5,239.68 is: 7,843.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.32 : 9,311.04 = 5,239.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.32/9,311.04 = 5,239.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.32x = 9,311.04 × 5,239.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.32x = 48,786,870.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,786,870.07/6,220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,843.14

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