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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,207.70, 9,308.61 and 2,256.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,207.70, 9,308.61 and 2,256.20 is: 3,383.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,207.70 : 9,308.61 = 2,256.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,207.70/9,308.61 = 2,256.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,207.70x = 9,308.61 × 2,256.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,207.70x = 21,002,085.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,002,085.88/6,207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.23

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