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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,209.80, 9,301.33 and 2,917.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,209.80, 9,301.33 and 2,917.96 is: 4,370.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,209.80 : 9,301.33 = 2,917.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,209.80/9,301.33 = 2,917.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,209.80x = 9,301.33 × 2,917.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,209.80x = 27,140,908.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,140,908.89/6,209.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,370.66

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