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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,199.57, 9,294.89 and 2,910.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,199.57, 9,294.89 and 2,910.83 is: 4,364.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,199.57 : 9,294.89 = 2,910.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,199.57/9,294.89 = 2,910.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,199.57x = 9,294.89 × 2,910.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,199.57x = 27,055,844.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,055,844.66/6,199.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,364.15

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