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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,210.11, 9,306.10 and 2,879.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,210.11, 9,306.10 and 2,879.37 is: 4,314.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,210.11 : 9,306.10 = 2,879.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,210.11/9,306.10 = 2,879.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,210.11x = 9,306.10 × 2,879.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,210.11x = 26,795,764.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,795,764.68/6,210.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,314.86

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