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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,206.32, 9,309.60 and 2,046.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,206.32, 9,309.60 and 2,046.40 is: 3,069.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,206.32 : 9,309.60 = 2,046.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,206.32/9,309.60 = 2,046.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,206.32x = 9,309.60 × 2,046.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,206.32x = 19,051,165.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,051,165.44/6,206.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.64

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