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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,196.39, 9,294.50 and 2,907.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,196.39, 9,294.50 and 2,907.15 is: 4,360.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,196.39 : 9,294.50 = 2,907.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,196.39/9,294.50 = 2,907.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,196.39x = 9,294.50 × 2,907.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,196.39x = 27,020,505.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,020,505.68/6,196.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,360.69

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