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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.58, 9,331.52 and 2,932.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.58, 9,331.52 and 2,932.79 is: 4,399.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.58 : 9,331.52 = 2,932.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.58/9,331.52 = 2,932.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.58x = 9,331.52 × 2,932.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.58x = 27,367,327.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,367,327.22/6,220.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.49

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