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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,199.58, 9,291.47 and 2,905.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,199.58, 9,291.47 and 2,905.41 is: 4,354.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,199.58 : 9,291.47 = 2,905.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,199.58/9,291.47 = 2,905.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,199.58x = 9,291.47 × 2,905.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,199.58x = 26,995,515.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,995,515.33/6,199.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,354.41

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