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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,200.15, 9,305.69 and 2,505.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,200.15, 9,305.69 and 2,505.03 is: 3,759.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,200.15 : 9,305.69 = 2,505.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,200.15/9,305.69 = 2,505.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,200.15x = 9,305.69 × 2,505.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,200.15x = 23,310,985.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,310,985.20/6,200.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.75

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