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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,202.20, 9,309.45 and 2,917.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,202.20, 9,309.45 and 2,917.62 is: 4,379.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,202.20 : 9,309.45 = 2,917.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,202.20/9,309.45 = 2,917.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,202.20x = 9,309.45 × 2,917.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,202.20x = 27,161,437.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,161,437.51/6,202.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,379.32

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