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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.97, 9,338.37 and 2,899.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.97, 9,338.37 and 2,899.29 is: 4,346.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.97 : 9,338.37 = 2,899.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.97/9,338.37 = 2,899.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.97x = 9,338.37 × 2,899.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.97x = 27,074,666.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,074,666.90/6,228.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,346.57

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