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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,223.50, 9,329.04 and 2,930.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,223.50, 9,329.04 and 2,930.72 is: 4,393.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,223.50 : 9,329.04 = 2,930.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,223.50/9,329.04 = 2,930.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,223.50x = 9,329.04 × 2,930.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,223.50x = 27,340,757.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,340,757.46/6,223.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,393.15

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