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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,305.22, 9,449.35 and 3,187.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,305.22, 9,449.35 and 3,187.43 is: 4,776.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,305.22 : 9,449.35 = 3,187.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,305.22/9,449.35 = 3,187.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,305.22x = 9,449.35 × 3,187.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,305.22x = 30,119,141.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,119,141.67/6,305.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,776.86

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