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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,195.38, 9,293.15 and 2,299.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,195.38, 9,293.15 and 2,299.79 is: 3,449.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,195.38 : 9,293.15 = 2,299.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,195.38/9,293.15 = 2,299.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,195.38x = 9,293.15 × 2,299.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,195.38x = 21,372,322.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,372,322.42/6,195.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.72

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