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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,209.28, 9,301.50 and 2,917.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,209.28, 9,301.50 and 2,917.98 is: 4,371.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,209.28 : 9,301.50 = 2,917.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,209.28/9,301.50 = 2,917.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,209.28x = 9,301.50 × 2,917.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,209.28x = 27,141,590.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,141,590.97/6,209.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,371.13

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