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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,195.06, 9,295.01 and 2,729.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,195.06, 9,295.01 and 2,729.88 is: 4,095.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,195.06 : 9,295.01 = 2,729.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,195.06/9,295.01 = 2,729.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,195.06x = 9,295.01 × 2,729.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,195.06x = 25,374,261.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,374,261.90/6,195.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.89

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