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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.49, 9,308.33 and 1,525.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.49, 9,308.33 and 1,525.51 is: 2,288.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.49 : 9,308.33 = 1,525.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.49/9,308.33 = 1,525.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.49x = 9,308.33 × 1,525.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.49x = 14,199,950.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,199,950.50/6,205.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,288.29

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