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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,200.76, 9,301.73 and 2,040.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,200.76, 9,301.73 and 2,040.80 is: 3,061.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,200.76 : 9,301.73 = 2,040.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,200.76/9,301.73 = 2,040.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,200.76x = 9,301.73 × 2,040.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,200.76x = 18,982,998.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,982,998.94/6,200.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.40

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