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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,224.78, 9,323.18 and 2,930.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,224.78, 9,323.18 and 2,930.92 is: 4,389.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,224.78 : 9,323.18 = 2,930.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,224.78/9,323.18 = 2,930.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,224.78x = 9,323.18 × 2,930.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,224.78x = 27,325,494.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,325,494.73/6,224.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.79

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