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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,206.41, 9,301.71 and 2,912.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,206.41, 9,301.71 and 2,912.26 is: 4,364.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,206.41 : 9,301.71 = 2,912.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,206.41/9,301.71 = 2,912.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,206.41x = 9,301.71 × 2,912.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,206.41x = 27,088,997.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,088,997.96/6,206.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,364.68

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