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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,200.29, 9,299.98 and 2,040.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,200.29, 9,299.98 and 2,040.25 is: 3,060.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,200.29 : 9,299.98 = 2,040.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,200.29/9,299.98 = 2,040.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,200.29x = 9,299.98 × 2,040.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,200.29x = 18,974,284.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,974,284.20/6,200.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.23

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