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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,193.72, 9,287.34 and 2,729.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,193.72, 9,287.34 and 2,729.08 is: 4,092.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,193.72 : 9,287.34 = 2,729.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,193.72/9,287.34 = 2,729.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,193.72x = 9,287.34 × 2,729.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,193.72x = 25,345,893.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,345,893.85/6,193.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.19

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