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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,203.79, 9,305.38 and 2,042.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,203.79, 9,305.38 and 2,042.11 is: 3,063.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,203.79 : 9,305.38 = 2,042.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,203.79/9,305.38 = 2,042.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,203.79x = 9,305.38 × 2,042.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,203.79x = 19,002,623.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,002,623.74/6,203.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.07

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