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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,209.58, 9,314.76 and 2,511.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,209.58, 9,314.76 and 2,511.74 is: 3,767.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,209.58 : 9,314.76 = 2,511.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,209.58/9,314.76 = 2,511.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,209.58x = 9,314.76 × 2,511.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,209.58x = 23,396,255.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,396,255.28/6,209.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.77

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