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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,240.34, 9,357.96 and 3,119.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,240.34, 9,357.96 and 3,119.20 is: 4,677.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,240.34 : 9,357.96 = 3,119.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,240.34/9,357.96 = 3,119.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,240.34x = 9,357.96 × 3,119.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,240.34x = 29,189,348.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,189,348.83/6,240.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,677.53

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