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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,207.26, 9,307.96 and 2,255.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,207.26, 9,307.96 and 2,255.77 is: 3,382.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,207.26 : 9,307.96 = 2,255.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,207.26/9,307.96 = 2,255.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,207.26x = 9,307.96 × 2,255.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,207.26x = 20,996,570.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,996,570.39/6,207.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.58

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