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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,206.25, 9,306.95 and 2,507.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,206.25, 9,306.95 and 2,507.79 is: 3,760.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,206.25 : 9,306.95 = 2,507.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,206.25/9,306.95 = 2,507.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,206.25x = 9,306.95 × 2,507.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,206.25x = 23,339,863.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,339,863.60/6,206.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.70

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