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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,189.92, 9,287.04 and 2,729.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,189.92, 9,287.04 and 2,729.60 is: 4,095.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,189.92 : 9,287.04 = 2,729.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,189.92/9,287.04 = 2,729.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,189.92x = 9,287.04 × 2,729.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,189.92x = 25,349,904.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,349,904.38/6,189.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.35

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