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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,200.10, 9,301.05 and 2,039.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,200.10, 9,301.05 and 2,039.40 is: 3,059.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,200.10 : 9,301.05 = 2,039.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,200.10/9,301.05 = 2,039.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,200.10x = 9,301.05 × 2,039.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,200.10x = 18,968,561.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,968,561.37/6,200.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.40

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