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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.36, 9,317.02 and 2,513.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.36, 9,317.02 and 2,513.56 is: 3,770.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.36 : 9,317.02 = 2,513.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.36/9,317.02 = 2,513.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.36x = 9,317.02 × 2,513.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.36x = 23,418,888.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,418,888.79/6,211.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,770.33

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