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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,200.91, 9,301.42 and 2,041.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,200.91, 9,301.42 and 2,041.20 is: 3,061.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,200.91 : 9,301.42 = 2,041.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,200.91/9,301.42 = 2,041.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,200.91x = 9,301.42 × 2,041.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,200.91x = 18,986,058.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,986,058.50/6,200.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.82

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