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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,240.58, 9,367.22 and 3,122.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,240.58, 9,367.22 and 3,122.85 is: 4,687.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,240.58 : 9,367.22 = 3,122.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,240.58/9,367.22 = 3,122.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,240.58x = 9,367.22 × 3,122.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,240.58x = 29,252,422.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,252,422.98/6,240.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.45

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