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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,209.32, 9,301.50 and 2,872.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,209.32, 9,301.50 and 2,872.89 is: 4,303.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,209.32 : 9,301.50 = 2,872.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,209.32/9,301.50 = 2,872.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,209.32x = 9,301.50 × 2,872.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,209.32x = 26,722,186.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,722,186.34/6,209.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,303.56

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