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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.84, 9,365.10 and 3,121.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.84, 9,365.10 and 3,121.69 is: 4,679.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.84 : 9,365.10 = 3,121.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.84/9,365.10 = 3,121.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.84x = 9,365.10 × 3,121.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.84x = 29,234,939.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,234,939.02/6,247.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,679.21

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