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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.80, 9,446.40 and 3,217.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.80, 9,446.40 and 3,217.80 is: 4,828.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.80 : 9,446.40 = 3,217.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.80/9,446.40 = 3,217.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.80x = 9,446.40 × 3,217.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.80x = 30,396,625.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,396,625.92/6,295.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,828.08

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