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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,201.97, 9,303.56 and 2,305.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,201.97, 9,303.56 and 2,305.46 is: 3,458.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,201.97 : 9,303.56 = 2,305.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,201.97/9,303.56 = 2,305.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,201.97x = 9,303.56 × 2,305.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,201.97x = 21,449,005.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,449,005.81/6,201.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.42

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