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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.17, 9,313.81 and 2,259.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.17, 9,313.81 and 2,259.63 is: 3,388.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.17 : 9,313.81 = 2,259.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.17/9,313.81 = 2,259.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.17x = 9,313.81 × 2,259.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.17x = 21,045,758.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,045,758.84/6,211.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.37

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