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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,206.83, 9,315.51 and 2,699.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,206.83, 9,315.51 and 2,699.65 is: 4,051.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,206.83 : 9,315.51 = 2,699.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,206.83/9,315.51 = 2,699.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,206.83x = 9,315.51 × 2,699.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,206.83x = 25,148,644.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,148,644.29/6,206.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,051.77

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