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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,209.19, 9,307.31 and 2,509.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,209.19, 9,307.31 and 2,509.92 is: 3,762.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,209.19 : 9,307.31 = 2,509.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,209.19/9,307.31 = 2,509.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,209.19x = 9,307.31 × 2,509.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,209.19x = 23,360,590.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,360,590.97/6,209.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.26

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