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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,206.37, 9,310.20 and 2,508

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,206.37, 9,310.20 and 2,508 is: 3,762.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,206.37 : 9,310.20 = 2,508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,206.37/9,310.20 = 2,508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,206.37x = 9,310.20 × 2,508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,206.37x = 23,349,981.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,349,981.60/6,206.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.26

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