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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.10, 9,370.42 and 3,322.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.10, 9,370.42 and 3,322.69 is: 4,985.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.10 : 9,370.42 = 3,322.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.10/9,370.42 = 3,322.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.10x = 9,370.42 × 3,322.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.10x = 31,134,969.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,134,969.10/6,245.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.50

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