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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.93, 9,295.52 and 2,914.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.93, 9,295.52 and 2,914.09 is: 4,364.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.93 : 9,295.52 = 2,914.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.93/9,295.52 = 2,914.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.93x = 9,295.52 × 2,914.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.93x = 27,087,981.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,087,981.88/6,205.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,364.85

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