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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,206.49, 9,309.96 and 2,046.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,206.49, 9,309.96 and 2,046.60 is: 3,069.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,206.49 : 9,309.96 = 2,046.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,206.49/9,309.96 = 2,046.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,206.49x = 9,309.96 × 2,046.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,206.49x = 19,053,764.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,053,764.14/6,206.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.97

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