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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,199.88, 9,297.52 and 2,038.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,199.88, 9,297.52 and 2,038.67 is: 3,057.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,199.88 : 9,297.52 = 2,038.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,199.88/9,297.52 = 2,038.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,199.88x = 9,297.52 × 2,038.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,199.88x = 18,954,558.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,954,558.38/6,199.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.25

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