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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.18, 9,307.78 and 2,744.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.18, 9,307.78 and 2,744.86 is: 4,117.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.18 : 9,307.78 = 2,744.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.18/9,307.78 = 2,744.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.18x = 9,307.78 × 2,744.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.18x = 25,548,553.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,548,553.01/6,205.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,117.29

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