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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,199.84, 9,297.89 and 2,250.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,199.84, 9,297.89 and 2,250.59 is: 3,375.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,199.84 : 9,297.89 = 2,250.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,199.84/9,297.89 = 2,250.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,199.84x = 9,297.89 × 2,250.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,199.84x = 20,925,688.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,925,688.95/6,199.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.20

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