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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,207.01, 9,307.59 and 2,255.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,207.01, 9,307.59 and 2,255.52 is: 3,382.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,207.01 : 9,307.59 = 2,255.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,207.01/9,307.59 = 2,255.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,207.01x = 9,307.59 × 2,255.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,207.01x = 20,993,397.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,993,397.58/6,207.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.21

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