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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,204.26, 9,309.33 and 2,509.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,204.26, 9,309.33 and 2,509.04 is: 3,764.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,204.26 : 9,309.33 = 2,509.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,204.26/9,309.33 = 2,509.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,204.26x = 9,309.33 × 2,509.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,204.26x = 23,357,504.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,357,504.62/6,204.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.75

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