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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,197.13, 9,297.86 and 2,910.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,197.13, 9,297.86 and 2,910.69 is: 4,367.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,197.13 : 9,297.86 = 2,910.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,197.13/9,297.86 = 2,910.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,197.13x = 9,297.86 × 2,910.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,197.13x = 27,063,173.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,063,173.57/6,197.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,367.05

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