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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,206.78, 9,310.32 and 2,458.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,206.78, 9,310.32 and 2,458.41 is: 3,687.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,206.78 : 9,310.32 = 2,458.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,206.78/9,310.32 = 2,458.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,206.78x = 9,310.32 × 2,458.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,206.78x = 22,888,583.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,888,583.79/6,206.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.67

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