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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.20, 9,306.72 and 4,023.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.20, 9,306.72 and 4,023.60 is: 6,034.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.20 : 9,306.72 = 4,023.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.20/9,306.72 = 4,023.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.20x = 9,306.72 × 4,023.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.20x = 37,446,518.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,446,518.59/6,205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,034.70

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