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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,200.78, 9,301.67 and 2,912.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,200.78, 9,301.67 and 2,912.07 is: 4,368.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,200.78 : 9,301.67 = 2,912.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,200.78/9,301.67 = 2,912.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,200.78x = 9,301.67 × 2,912.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,200.78x = 27,087,099.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,087,099.60/6,200.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,368.34

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