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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,231.48, 9,354.06 and 3,110.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,231.48, 9,354.06 and 3,110.61 is: 4,669.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,231.48 : 9,354.06 = 3,110.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,231.48/9,354.06 = 3,110.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,231.48x = 9,354.06 × 3,110.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,231.48x = 29,096,832.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,096,832.58/6,231.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.33

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