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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,199.82, 9,297.89 and 2,039.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,199.82, 9,297.89 and 2,039.06 is: 3,057.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,199.82 : 9,297.89 = 2,039.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,199.82/9,297.89 = 2,039.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,199.82x = 9,297.89 × 2,039.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,199.82x = 18,958,898.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,958,898.90/6,199.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.98

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