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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.95, 9,305.55 and 3,079.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.95, 9,305.55 and 3,079.08 is: 4,616.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.95 : 9,305.55 = 3,079.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.95/9,305.55 = 3,079.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.95x = 9,305.55 × 3,079.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.95x = 28,652,532.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,652,532.89/6,205.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,616.95

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