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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.08, 9,304.50 and 2,044.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.08, 9,304.50 and 2,044.59 is: 3,065.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.08 : 9,304.50 = 2,044.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.08/9,304.50 = 2,044.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.08x = 9,304.50 × 2,044.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.08x = 19,023,887.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,023,887.66/6,205.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.86

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