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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.14, 9,305.28 and 2,307.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.14, 9,305.28 and 2,307.42 is: 3,460.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.14 : 9,305.28 = 2,307.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.14/9,305.28 = 2,307.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.14x = 9,305.28 × 2,307.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.14x = 21,471,189.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,471,189.18/6,205.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.23

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