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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,227.53, 9,341.98 and 3,108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,227.53, 9,341.98 and 3,108.32 is: 4,662.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,227.53 : 9,341.98 = 3,108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,227.53/9,341.98 = 3,108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,227.53x = 9,341.98 × 3,108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,227.53x = 29,037,843.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,037,843.83/6,227.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,662.82

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