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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,200.72, 9,293.15 and 2,906.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,200.72, 9,293.15 and 2,906.55 is: 4,356.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,200.72 : 9,293.15 = 2,906.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,200.72/9,293.15 = 2,906.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,200.72x = 9,293.15 × 2,906.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,200.72x = 27,010,990.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,010,990.60/6,200.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,356.11

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