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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,271.80, 9,407.70 and 3,150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,271.80, 9,407.70 and 3,150.60 is: 4,725.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,271.80 : 9,407.70 = 3,150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,271.80/9,407.70 = 3,150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,271.80x = 9,407.70 × 3,150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,271.80x = 29,639,899.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,639,899.62/6,271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,725.90

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