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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,209.19, 9,313.89 and 2,699.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,209.19, 9,313.89 and 2,699.20 is: 4,048.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,209.19 : 9,313.89 = 2,699.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,209.19/9,313.89 = 2,699.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,209.19x = 9,313.89 × 2,699.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,209.19x = 25,140,051.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,140,051.89/6,209.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.85

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