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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,207.32, 9,298.51 and 2,870.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,207.32, 9,298.51 and 2,870.89 is: 4,300.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,207.32 : 9,298.51 = 2,870.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,207.32/9,298.51 = 2,870.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,207.32x = 9,298.51 × 2,870.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,207.32x = 26,694,985.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,694,985.02/6,207.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,300.57

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