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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,206.71, 9,316.70 and 2,511.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,206.71, 9,316.70 and 2,511.36 is: 3,769.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,206.71 : 9,316.70 = 2,511.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,206.71/9,316.70 = 2,511.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,206.71x = 9,316.70 × 2,511.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,206.71x = 23,397,587.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,397,587.71/6,206.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.72

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