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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,206.49, 9,306.81 and 2,254.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,206.49, 9,306.81 and 2,254.97 is: 3,381.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,206.49 : 9,306.81 = 2,254.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,206.49/9,306.81 = 2,254.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,206.49x = 9,306.81 × 2,254.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,206.49x = 20,986,546.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,986,546.27/6,206.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.38

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