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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.23, 9,305.15 and 2,255.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.23, 9,305.15 and 2,255.18 is: 3,381.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.23 : 9,305.15 = 2,255.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.23/9,305.15 = 2,255.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.23x = 9,305.15 × 2,255.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.23x = 20,984,730.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,984,730.38/6,205.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.78

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