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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,230.30, 9,340.97 and 3,455.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,230.30, 9,340.97 and 3,455.24 is: 5,180.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,230.30 : 9,340.97 = 3,455.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,230.30/9,340.97 = 3,455.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,230.30x = 9,340.97 × 3,455.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,230.30x = 32,275,229.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,275,229.20/6,230.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,180.37

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