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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,221.48, 9,334.95 and 3,299.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,221.48, 9,334.95 and 3,299.06 is: 4,950.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,221.48 : 9,334.95 = 3,299.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,221.48/9,334.95 = 3,299.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,221.48x = 9,334.95 × 3,299.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,221.48x = 30,796,571.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,796,571.11/6,221.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,950.04

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