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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,208.72, 9,311.16 and 2,314.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,208.72, 9,311.16 and 2,314.96 is: 3,471.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,208.72 : 9,311.16 = 2,314.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,208.72/9,311.16 = 2,314.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,208.72x = 9,311.16 × 2,314.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,208.72x = 21,554,962.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,554,962.95/6,208.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.72

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