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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,199.29, 9,299.55 and 2,037.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,199.29, 9,299.55 and 2,037.62 is: 3,056.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,199.29 : 9,299.55 = 2,037.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,199.29/9,299.55 = 2,037.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,199.29x = 9,299.55 × 2,037.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,199.29x = 18,948,902.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,948,902.57/6,199.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,056.62

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