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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.36, 9,327.80 and 3,297.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.36, 9,327.80 and 3,297.98 is: 4,945.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.36 : 9,327.80 = 3,297.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.36/9,327.80 = 3,297.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.36x = 9,327.80 × 3,297.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.36x = 30,762,897.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,762,897.84/6,220.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,945.52

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