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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,209.24, 9,313.85 and 2,511.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,209.24, 9,313.85 and 2,511.44 is: 3,767.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,209.24 : 9,313.85 = 2,511.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,209.24/9,313.85 = 2,511.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,209.24x = 9,313.85 × 2,511.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,209.24x = 23,391,116.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,391,116.32/6,209.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.15

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