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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,212.07, 9,312.84 and 2,699.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,212.07, 9,312.84 and 2,699.44 is: 4,046.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,212.07 : 9,312.84 = 2,699.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,212.07/9,312.84 = 2,699.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,212.07x = 9,312.84 × 2,699.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,212.07x = 25,139,439.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,139,439.65/6,212.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.87

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