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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,206.22, 9,311.40 and 2,506.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,206.22, 9,311.40 and 2,506.46 is: 3,760.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,206.22 : 9,311.40 = 2,506.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,206.22/9,311.40 = 2,506.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,206.22x = 9,311.40 × 2,506.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,206.22x = 23,338,605.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,338,605.09/6,206.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.52

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