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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,198.23, 9,301.86 and 2,913.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,198.23, 9,301.86 and 2,913.62 is: 4,372.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,198.23 : 9,301.86 = 2,913.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,198.23/9,301.86 = 2,913.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,198.23x = 9,301.86 × 2,913.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,198.23x = 27,102,038.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,102,038.82/6,198.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,372.55

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