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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,199.70, 9,295.49 and 2,250.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,199.70, 9,295.49 and 2,250.21 is: 3,373.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,199.70 : 9,295.49 = 2,250.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,199.70/9,295.49 = 2,250.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,199.70x = 9,295.49 × 2,250.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,199.70x = 20,916,793.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,916,793.30/6,199.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.84

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