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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,207.31, 9,312.99 and 2,507.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,207.31, 9,312.99 and 2,507.64 is: 3,762.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,207.31 : 9,312.99 = 2,507.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,207.31/9,312.99 = 2,507.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,207.31x = 9,312.99 × 2,507.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,207.31x = 23,353,626.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,353,626.24/6,207.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.28

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