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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,195.57, 9,297.72 and 2,908.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,195.57, 9,297.72 and 2,908.77 is: 4,365.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,195.57 : 9,297.72 = 2,908.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,195.57/9,297.72 = 2,908.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,195.57x = 9,297.72 × 2,908.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,195.57x = 27,044,929.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,044,929.00/6,195.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,365.20

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