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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,199.23, 9,303.36 and 2,914.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,199.23, 9,303.36 and 2,914.62 is: 4,374.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,199.23 : 9,303.36 = 2,914.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,199.23/9,303.36 = 2,914.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,199.23x = 9,303.36 × 2,914.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,199.23x = 27,115,759.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,115,759.12/6,199.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,374.05

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