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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,199.74, 9,301.23 and 2,302.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,199.74, 9,301.23 and 2,302.02 is: 3,453.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,199.74 : 9,301.23 = 2,302.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,199.74/9,301.23 = 2,302.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,199.74x = 9,301.23 × 2,302.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,199.74x = 21,411,617.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,411,617.48/6,199.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.63

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