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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,202.52, 9,305.06 and 2,042.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,202.52, 9,305.06 and 2,042.78 is: 3,064.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,202.52 : 9,305.06 = 2,042.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,202.52/9,305.06 = 2,042.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,202.52x = 9,305.06 × 2,042.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,202.52x = 19,008,133.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,008,133.73/6,202.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.58

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