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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,231.46, 9,350.69 and 3,309.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,231.46, 9,350.69 and 3,309.69 is: 4,966.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,231.46 : 9,350.69 = 3,309.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,231.46/9,350.69 = 3,309.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,231.46x = 9,350.69 × 3,309.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,231.46x = 30,947,868.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,947,868.64/6,231.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,966.39

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