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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,224.78, 9,332.24 and 3,103.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,224.78, 9,332.24 and 3,103.11 is: 4,652.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,224.78 : 9,332.24 = 3,103.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,224.78/9,332.24 = 3,103.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,224.78x = 9,332.24 × 3,103.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,224.78x = 28,958,951.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,958,951.75/6,224.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.20

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