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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,206.30, 9,313.89 and 2,257.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,206.30, 9,313.89 and 2,257.55 is: 3,387.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,206.30 : 9,313.89 = 2,257.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,206.30/9,313.89 = 2,257.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,206.30x = 9,313.89 × 2,257.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,206.30x = 21,026,526.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,026,526.07/6,206.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.93

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