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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.62, 9,309.87 and 2,045.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.62, 9,309.87 and 2,045.64 is: 3,068.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.62 : 9,309.87 = 2,045.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.62/9,309.87 = 2,045.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.62x = 9,309.87 × 2,045.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.62x = 19,044,642.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,044,642.47/6,205.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.93

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