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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.42, 9,314.70 and 2,512.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.42, 9,314.70 and 2,512.60 is: 3,767.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.42 : 9,314.70 = 2,512.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.42/9,314.70 = 2,512.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.42x = 9,314.70 × 2,512.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.42x = 23,404,115.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,404,115.22/6,211.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.92

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