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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,196.53, 9,296.32 and 2,905.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,196.53, 9,296.32 and 2,905.79 is: 4,359.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,196.53 : 9,296.32 = 2,905.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,196.53/9,296.32 = 2,905.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,196.53x = 9,296.32 × 2,905.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,196.53x = 27,013,157.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,013,157.69/6,196.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,359.40

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