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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.49, 9,317.22 and 2,513.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.49, 9,317.22 and 2,513.69 is: 3,770.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.49 : 9,317.22 = 2,513.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.49/9,317.22 = 2,513.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.49x = 9,317.22 × 2,513.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.49x = 23,420,556.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,420,556.16/6,211.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,770.52

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