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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.68, 9,317.30 and 2,701.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.68, 9,317.30 and 2,701.68 is: 4,052.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.68 : 9,317.30 = 2,701.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.68/9,317.30 = 2,701.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.68x = 9,317.30 × 2,701.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.68x = 25,172,363.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,172,363.06/6,211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.42

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