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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,203.37, 9,305.70 and 2,505

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,203.37, 9,305.70 and 2,505 is: 3,757.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,203.37 : 9,305.70 = 2,505 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,203.37/9,305.70 = 2,505/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,203.37x = 9,305.70 × 2,505
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,203.37x = 23,310,778.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,310,778.50/6,203.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.76

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