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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,200.84, 9,299.39 and 2,251.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,200.84, 9,299.39 and 2,251.59 is: 3,376.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,200.84 : 9,299.39 = 2,251.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,200.84/9,299.39 = 2,251.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,200.84x = 9,299.39 × 2,251.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,200.84x = 20,938,413.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,938,413.53/6,200.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.71

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