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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.37, 9,308.03 and 2,507.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.37, 9,308.03 and 2,507.55 is: 3,761.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.37 : 9,308.03 = 2,507.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.37/9,308.03 = 2,507.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.37x = 9,308.03 × 2,507.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.37x = 23,340,338.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,340,338.09/6,205.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.32

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