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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.84, 9,321.18 and 3,908.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.84, 9,321.18 and 3,908.20 is: 5,855.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.84 : 9,321.18 = 3,908.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.84/9,321.18 = 3,908.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.84x = 9,321.18 × 3,908.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.84x = 36,429,035.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,429,035.68/6,220.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,855.97

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