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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,274.20, 9,405.90 and 3,196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,274.20, 9,405.90 and 3,196.20 is: 4,791.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,274.20 : 9,405.90 = 3,196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,274.20/9,405.90 = 3,196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,274.20x = 9,405.90 × 3,196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,274.20x = 30,063,137.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,063,137.58/6,274.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,791.55

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