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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,195.78, 9,287.96 and 2,683.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,195.78, 9,287.96 and 2,683.58 is: 4,022.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,195.78 : 9,287.96 = 2,683.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,195.78/9,287.96 = 2,683.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,195.78x = 9,287.96 × 2,683.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,195.78x = 24,924,983.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,924,983.70/6,195.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.90

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