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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,202.96, 9,305.03 and 2,042.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,202.96, 9,305.03 and 2,042.98 is: 3,064.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,202.96 : 9,305.03 = 2,042.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,202.96/9,305.03 = 2,042.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,202.96x = 9,305.03 × 2,042.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,202.96x = 19,009,956.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,009,956.71/6,202.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.66

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