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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,204.96, 9,304.98 and 2,739.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,204.96, 9,304.98 and 2,739.78 is: 4,108.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,204.96 : 9,304.98 = 2,739.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,204.96/9,304.98 = 2,739.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,204.96x = 9,304.98 × 2,739.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,204.96x = 25,493,598.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,493,598.10/6,204.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,108.58

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