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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,200.83, 9,302.59 and 2,041.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,200.83, 9,302.59 and 2,041.26 is: 3,062.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,200.83 : 9,302.59 = 2,041.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,200.83/9,302.59 = 2,041.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,200.83x = 9,302.59 × 2,041.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,200.83x = 18,989,004.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,989,004.86/6,200.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.33

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