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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,200.72, 9,295.46 and 2,251.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,200.72, 9,295.46 and 2,251.05 is: 3,374.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,200.72 : 9,295.46 = 2,251.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,200.72/9,295.46 = 2,251.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,200.72x = 9,295.46 × 2,251.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,200.72x = 20,924,533.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,924,533.98/6,200.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.54

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