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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,201.64, 9,306.12 and 2,305.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,201.64, 9,306.12 and 2,305.96 is: 3,460.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,201.64 : 9,306.12 = 2,305.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,201.64/9,306.12 = 2,305.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,201.64x = 9,306.12 × 2,305.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,201.64x = 21,459,540.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,459,540.48/6,201.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.30

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