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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,310.24, 9,465.28 and 2,149.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,310.24, 9,465.28 and 2,149.12 is: 3,223.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,310.24 : 9,465.28 = 2,149.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,310.24/9,465.28 = 2,149.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,310.24x = 9,465.28 × 2,149.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,310.24x = 20,342,022.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,342,022.55/6,310.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.65

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