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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.05, 9,371.33 and 3,123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.05, 9,371.33 and 3,123.12 is: 4,687.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.05 : 9,371.33 = 3,123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.05/9,371.33 = 3,123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.05x = 9,371.33 × 3,123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.05x = 29,267,788.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,267,788.15/6,244.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.31

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