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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,243.16, 9,360.42 and 3,119.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,243.16, 9,360.42 and 3,119.08 is: 4,676.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,243.16 : 9,360.42 = 3,119.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,243.16/9,360.42 = 3,119.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,243.16x = 9,360.42 × 3,119.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,243.16x = 29,195,898.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,195,898.81/6,243.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,676.46

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