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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,209.60, 9,310.26 and 2,260.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,209.60, 9,310.26 and 2,260.10 is: 3,388.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,209.60 : 9,310.26 = 2,260.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,209.60/9,310.26 = 2,260.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,209.60x = 9,310.26 × 2,260.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,209.60x = 21,042,118.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,042,118.63/6,209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.64

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