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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,239.22, 9,351.04 and 3,120.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,239.22, 9,351.04 and 3,120.11 is: 4,676.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,239.22 : 9,351.04 = 3,120.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,239.22/9,351.04 = 3,120.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,239.22x = 9,351.04 × 3,120.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,239.22x = 29,176,288.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,176,288.99/6,239.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,676.27

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