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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,209.66, 9,316.23 and 2,511.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,209.66, 9,316.23 and 2,511.03 is: 3,767.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,209.66 : 9,316.23 = 2,511.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,209.66/9,316.23 = 2,511.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,209.66x = 9,316.23 × 2,511.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,209.66x = 23,393,333.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,393,333.02/6,209.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.25

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