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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,189.13, 9,277.21 and 2,899.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,189.13, 9,277.21 and 2,899.59 is: 4,346.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,189.13 : 9,277.21 = 2,899.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,189.13/9,277.21 = 2,899.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,189.13x = 9,277.21 × 2,899.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,189.13x = 26,900,105.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,900,105.34/6,189.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,346.35

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