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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,206.82, 9,307.99 and 2,457.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,206.82, 9,307.99 and 2,457.73 is: 3,685.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,206.82 : 9,307.99 = 2,457.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,206.82/9,307.99 = 2,457.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,206.82x = 9,307.99 × 2,457.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,206.82x = 22,876,526.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,876,526.26/6,206.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.71

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