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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,195.62, 9,296.73 and 2,908.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,195.62, 9,296.73 and 2,908.74 is: 4,364.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,195.62 : 9,296.73 = 2,908.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,195.62/9,296.73 = 2,908.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,195.62x = 9,296.73 × 2,908.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,195.62x = 27,041,770.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,041,770.42/6,195.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,364.66

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