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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,207.56, 9,309.36 and 2,046.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,207.56, 9,309.36 and 2,046.79 is: 3,069.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,207.56 : 9,309.36 = 2,046.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,207.56/9,309.36 = 2,046.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,207.56x = 9,309.36 × 2,046.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,207.56x = 19,054,248.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,054,248.17/6,207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.53

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