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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.86, 9,323.46 and 2,926.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.86, 9,323.46 and 2,926.68 is: 4,386.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.86 : 9,323.46 = 2,926.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.86/9,323.46 = 2,926.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.86x = 9,323.46 × 2,926.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.86x = 27,286,783.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,286,783.91/6,220.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,386.34

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