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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,261.20, 9,386.40 and 3,183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,261.20, 9,386.40 and 3,183.20 is: 4,772.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,261.20 : 9,386.40 = 3,183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,261.20/9,386.40 = 3,183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,261.20x = 9,386.40 × 3,183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,261.20x = 29,878,788.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,878,788.48/6,261.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,772.05

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