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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,197.04, 9,280.98 and 2,903.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,197.04, 9,280.98 and 2,903.04 is: 4,347.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,197.04 : 9,280.98 = 2,903.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,197.04/9,280.98 = 2,903.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,197.04x = 9,280.98 × 2,903.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,197.04x = 26,943,056.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,943,056.18/6,197.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.73

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