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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,202.89, 9,308.97 and 2,918.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,202.89, 9,308.97 and 2,918.29 is: 4,379.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,202.89 : 9,308.97 = 2,918.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,202.89/9,308.97 = 2,918.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,202.89x = 9,308.97 × 2,918.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,202.89x = 27,166,274.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,166,274.06/6,202.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,379.62

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