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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,212.67, 9,316.06 and 2,261.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,212.67, 9,316.06 and 2,261.13 is: 3,390.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,212.67 : 9,316.06 = 2,261.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,212.67/9,316.06 = 2,261.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,212.67x = 9,316.06 × 2,261.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,212.67x = 21,064,822.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,064,822.75/6,212.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.62

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