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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,202.60, 9,299.58 and 2,305.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,202.60, 9,299.58 and 2,305.96 is: 3,457.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,202.60 : 9,299.58 = 2,305.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,202.60/9,299.58 = 2,305.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,202.60x = 9,299.58 × 2,305.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,202.60x = 21,444,459.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,444,459.50/6,202.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,457.33

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