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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,203.66, 9,303.49 and 2,042.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,203.66, 9,303.49 and 2,042.68 is: 3,063.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,203.66 : 9,303.49 = 2,042.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,203.66/9,303.49 = 2,042.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,203.66x = 9,303.49 × 2,042.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,203.66x = 19,004,070.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,004,070.97/6,203.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.36

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