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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.80, 9,309.15 and 3,735.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.80, 9,309.15 and 3,735.30 is: 5,603.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.80 : 9,309.15 = 3,735.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.80/9,309.15 = 3,735.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.80x = 9,309.15 × 3,735.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.80x = 34,772,468.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,772,468.00/6,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,603.22

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