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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,208.08, 9,312.03 and 2,259.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,208.08, 9,312.03 and 2,259.33 is: 3,388.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,208.08 : 9,312.03 = 2,259.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,208.08/9,312.03 = 2,259.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,208.08x = 9,312.03 × 2,259.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,208.08x = 21,038,948.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,038,948.74/6,208.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.96

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