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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,206.28, 9,310.86 and 2,745.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,206.28, 9,310.86 and 2,745.96 is: 4,119.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,206.28 : 9,310.86 = 2,745.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,206.28/9,310.86 = 2,745.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,206.28x = 9,310.86 × 2,745.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,206.28x = 25,567,249.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,567,249.13/6,206.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,119.58

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