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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,619.76, 9,929.46 and 3,061.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,619.76, 9,929.46 and 3,061.40 is: 4,592.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,619.76 : 9,929.46 = 3,061.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,619.76/9,929.46 = 3,061.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,619.76x = 9,929.46 × 3,061.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,619.76x = 30,398,048.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,398,048.84/6,619.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,592.02

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