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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,208.65, 9,316.83 and 2,510.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,208.65, 9,316.83 and 2,510.91 is: 3,767.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,208.65 : 9,316.83 = 2,510.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,208.65/9,316.83 = 2,510.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,208.65x = 9,316.83 × 2,510.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,208.65x = 23,393,731.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,393,731.77/6,208.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.93

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