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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,209.26, 9,308.40 and 2,310.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,209.26, 9,308.40 and 2,310.88 is: 3,464.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,209.26 : 9,308.40 = 2,310.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,209.26/9,308.40 = 2,310.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,209.26x = 9,308.40 × 2,310.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,209.26x = 21,510,595.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,510,595.39/6,209.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.28

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