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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,209.02, 9,311.56 and 2,048.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,209.02, 9,311.56 and 2,048.25 is: 3,071.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,209.02 : 9,311.56 = 2,048.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,209.02/9,311.56 = 2,048.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,209.02x = 9,311.56 × 2,048.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,209.02x = 19,072,432.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,072,432.57/6,209.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.73

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