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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,204.86, 9,309.45 and 2,920.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,204.86, 9,309.45 and 2,920.46 is: 4,381.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,204.86 : 9,309.45 = 2,920.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,204.86/9,309.45 = 2,920.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,204.86x = 9,309.45 × 2,920.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,204.86x = 27,187,876.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,187,876.35/6,204.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,381.71

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