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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.80, 9,306.73 and 2,045.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.80, 9,306.73 and 2,045.04 is: 3,066.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.80 : 9,306.73 = 2,045.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.80/9,306.73 = 2,045.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.80x = 9,306.73 × 2,045.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.80x = 19,032,635.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,032,635.12/6,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.91

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