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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,203.12, 9,297.66 and 2,503.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,203.12, 9,297.66 and 2,503.04 is: 3,751.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,203.12 : 9,297.66 = 2,503.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,203.12/9,297.66 = 2,503.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,203.12x = 9,297.66 × 2,503.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,203.12x = 23,272,414.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,272,414.89/6,203.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.73

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