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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,207.61, 9,312.95 and 2,261.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,207.61, 9,312.95 and 2,261.01 is: 3,392.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,207.61 : 9,312.95 = 2,261.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,207.61/9,312.95 = 2,261.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,207.61x = 9,312.95 × 2,261.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,207.61x = 21,056,670.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,056,670.68/6,207.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.08

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