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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,204.41, 9,298.71 and 2,910.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,204.41, 9,298.71 and 2,910.26 is: 4,361.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,204.41 : 9,298.71 = 2,910.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,204.41/9,298.71 = 2,910.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,204.41x = 9,298.71 × 2,910.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,204.41x = 27,061,617.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,061,617.27/6,204.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,361.68

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