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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,293.27, 9,441.45 and 3,132.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,293.27, 9,441.45 and 3,132.21 is: 4,699.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,293.27 : 9,441.45 = 3,132.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,293.27/9,441.45 = 3,132.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,293.27x = 9,441.45 × 3,132.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,293.27x = 29,572,604.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,572,604.10/6,293.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,699.09

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