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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,209.48, 9,316.12 and 2,511.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,209.48, 9,316.12 and 2,511.02 is: 3,767.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,209.48 : 9,316.12 = 2,511.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,209.48/9,316.12 = 2,511.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,209.48x = 9,316.12 × 2,511.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,209.48x = 23,392,963.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,392,963.64/6,209.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.30

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