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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,195.79, 9,281.39 and 2,898.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,195.79, 9,281.39 and 2,898.89 is: 4,342.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,195.79 : 9,281.39 = 2,898.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,195.79/9,281.39 = 2,898.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,195.79x = 9,281.39 × 2,898.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,195.79x = 26,905,702.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,905,702.56/6,195.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,342.58

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