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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,206.34, 9,309.85 and 2,046.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,206.34, 9,309.85 and 2,046.18 is: 3,069.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,206.34 : 9,309.85 = 2,046.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,206.34/9,309.85 = 2,046.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,206.34x = 9,309.85 × 2,046.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,206.34x = 19,049,577.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,049,577.21/6,206.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.38

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