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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.23, 9,305.87 and 2,044.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.23, 9,305.87 and 2,044.32 is: 3,065.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.23 : 9,305.87 = 2,044.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.23/9,305.87 = 2,044.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.23x = 9,305.87 × 2,044.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.23x = 19,024,176.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,024,176.16/6,205.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.83

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