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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,209.52, 9,312.71 and 2,510.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,209.52, 9,312.71 and 2,510.66 is: 3,765.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,209.52 : 9,312.71 = 2,510.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,209.52/9,312.71 = 2,510.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,209.52x = 9,312.71 × 2,510.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,209.52x = 23,380,989.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,380,989.37/6,209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,765.35

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