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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.14, 9,390.78 and 2,930.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.14, 9,390.78 and 2,930.22 is: 4,389.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.14 : 9,390.78 = 2,930.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.14/9,390.78 = 2,930.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.14x = 9,390.78 × 2,930.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.14x = 27,517,051.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,517,051.37/6,268.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.99

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