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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,239.04, 9,350.28 and 3,311.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,239.04, 9,350.28 and 3,311.04 is: 4,962.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,239.04 : 9,350.28 = 3,311.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,239.04/9,350.28 = 3,311.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,239.04x = 9,350.28 × 3,311.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,239.04x = 30,959,151.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,959,151.09/6,239.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,962.17

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