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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,203.81, 9,306.30 and 2,042.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,203.81, 9,306.30 and 2,042.12 is: 3,063.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,203.81 : 9,306.30 = 2,042.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,203.81/9,306.30 = 2,042.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,203.81x = 9,306.30 × 2,042.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,203.81x = 19,004,534.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,004,534.82/6,203.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.37

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