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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,283.77, 9,420.99 and 3,161.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,283.77, 9,420.99 and 3,161.49 is: 4,739.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,283.77 : 9,420.99 = 3,161.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,283.77/9,420.99 = 3,161.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,283.77x = 9,420.99 × 3,161.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,283.77x = 29,784,365.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,784,365.68/6,283.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,739.89

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