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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.88, 9,306.51 and 2,044.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.88, 9,306.51 and 2,044.68 is: 3,066.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.88 : 9,306.51 = 2,044.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.88/9,306.51 = 2,044.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.88x = 9,306.51 × 2,044.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.88x = 19,028,834.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,028,834.87/6,205.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.26

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