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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,208.56, 9,314.64 and 2,313

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,208.56, 9,314.64 and 2,313 is: 3,470.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,208.56 : 9,314.64 = 2,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,208.56/9,314.64 = 2,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,208.56x = 9,314.64 × 2,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,208.56x = 21,544,762.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,544,762.32/6,208.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.17

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