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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,208.61, 9,313.36 and 2,313

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,208.61, 9,313.36 and 2,313 is: 3,469.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,208.61 : 9,313.36 = 2,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,208.61/9,313.36 = 2,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,208.61x = 9,313.36 × 2,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,208.61x = 21,541,795.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,541,795.90/6,208.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.67

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