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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,260.70, 9,385.65 and 3,182.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,260.70, 9,385.65 and 3,182.70 is: 4,771.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,260.70 : 9,385.65 = 3,182.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,260.70/9,385.65 = 3,182.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,260.70x = 9,385.65 × 3,182.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,260.70x = 29,871,708.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,871,708.26/6,260.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,771.30

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