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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,272.31, 9,408.98 and 3,150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,272.31, 9,408.98 and 3,150.72 is: 4,726.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,272.31 : 9,408.98 = 3,150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,272.31/9,408.98 = 3,150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,272.31x = 9,408.98 × 3,150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,272.31x = 29,645,069.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,645,069.34/6,272.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,726.34

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