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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.80, 9,313.92 and 3,136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.80, 9,313.92 and 3,136.32 is: 4,695.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.80 : 9,313.92 = 3,136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.80/9,313.92 = 3,136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.80x = 9,313.92 × 3,136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.80x = 29,211,433.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,211,433.57/6,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,695.77

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