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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228, 9,342.36 and 3,108.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228, 9,342.36 and 3,108.78 is: 4,663.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228 : 9,342.36 = 3,108.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228/9,342.36 = 3,108.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228x = 9,342.36 × 3,108.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228x = 29,043,341.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,043,341.92/6,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.35

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