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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,204.55, 9,312.50 and 2,919.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,204.55, 9,312.50 and 2,919.60 is: 4,382.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,204.55 : 9,312.50 = 2,919.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,204.55/9,312.50 = 2,919.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,204.55x = 9,312.50 × 2,919.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,204.55x = 27,188,775
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,188,775/6,204.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.07

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