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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.70, 9,308.55 and 2,101.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.70, 9,308.55 and 2,101.70 is: 3,152.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.70 : 9,308.55 = 2,101.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.70/9,308.55 = 2,101.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.70x = 9,308.55 × 2,101.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.70x = 19,563,779.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,563,779.54/6,205.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.55

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