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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,206.62, 9,302.91 and 2,506.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,206.62, 9,302.91 and 2,506.54 is: 3,756.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,206.62 : 9,302.91 = 2,506.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,206.62/9,302.91 = 2,506.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,206.62x = 9,302.91 × 2,506.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,206.62x = 23,318,116.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,318,116.03/6,206.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.97

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