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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,202.62, 9,305.37 and 2,042.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,202.62, 9,305.37 and 2,042.64 is: 3,064.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,202.62 : 9,305.37 = 2,042.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,202.62/9,305.37 = 2,042.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,202.62x = 9,305.37 × 2,042.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,202.62x = 19,007,520.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,007,520.98/6,202.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.43

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