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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.52, 9,308.84 and 2,045.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.52, 9,308.84 and 2,045.56 is: 3,068.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.52 : 9,308.84 = 2,045.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.52/9,308.84 = 2,045.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.52x = 9,308.84 × 2,045.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.52x = 19,041,790.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,041,790.75/6,205.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.52

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