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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,206.89, 9,306.96 and 3,080.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,206.89, 9,306.96 and 3,080.02 is: 4,618.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,206.89 : 9,306.96 = 3,080.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,206.89/9,306.96 = 3,080.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,206.89x = 9,306.96 × 3,080.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,206.89x = 28,665,588.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,665,588.12/6,206.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.35

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