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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,209.12, 9,317.28 and 2,510.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,209.12, 9,317.28 and 2,510.72 is: 3,767.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,209.12 : 9,317.28 = 2,510.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,209.12/9,317.28 = 2,510.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,209.12x = 9,317.28 × 2,510.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,209.12x = 23,393,081.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,393,081.24/6,209.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.54

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