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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,203.93, 9,305.89 and 1,523.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,203.93, 9,305.89 and 1,523.95 is: 2,285.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,203.93 : 9,305.89 = 1,523.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,203.93/9,305.89 = 1,523.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,203.93x = 9,305.89 × 1,523.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,203.93x = 14,181,683.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,181,683.99/6,203.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,285.92

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