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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,291.93, 9,439.44 and 3,130.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,291.93, 9,439.44 and 3,130.86 is: 4,697.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,291.93 : 9,439.44 = 3,130.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,291.93/9,439.44 = 3,130.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,291.93x = 9,439.44 × 3,130.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,291.93x = 29,553,517.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,553,517.98/6,291.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,697.05

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