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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,230.97, 9,341.37 and 2,901.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,230.97, 9,341.37 and 2,901.29 is: 4,349.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,230.97 : 9,341.37 = 2,901.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,230.97/9,341.37 = 2,901.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,230.97x = 9,341.37 × 2,901.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,230.97x = 27,102,023.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,102,023.37/6,230.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,349.57

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