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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,199.59, 9,295.34 and 2,250.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,199.59, 9,295.34 and 2,250.10 is: 3,373.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,199.59 : 9,295.34 = 2,250.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,199.59/9,295.34 = 2,250.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,199.59x = 9,295.34 × 2,250.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,199.59x = 20,915,444.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,915,444.53/6,199.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.68

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