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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,203.56, 9,305.31 and 2,254.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,203.56, 9,305.31 and 2,254.81 is: 3,382.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,203.56 : 9,305.31 = 2,254.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,203.56/9,305.31 = 2,254.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,203.56x = 9,305.31 × 2,254.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,203.56x = 20,981,706.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,981,706.04/6,203.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.20

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