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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,191.20, 9,287.97 and 2,295.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,191.20, 9,287.97 and 2,295.46 is: 3,443.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,191.20 : 9,287.97 = 2,295.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,191.20/9,287.97 = 2,295.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,191.20x = 9,287.97 × 2,295.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,191.20x = 21,320,163.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,320,163.62/6,191.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.62

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