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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.54, 9,320.35 and 2,516.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.54, 9,320.35 and 2,516.42 is: 3,775.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.54 : 9,320.35 = 2,516.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.54/9,320.35 = 2,516.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.54x = 9,320.35 × 2,516.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.54x = 23,453,915.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,453,915.15/6,211.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,775.86

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