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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,212.72, 9,316.80 and 2,513.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,212.72, 9,316.80 and 2,513.96 is: 3,770.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,212.72 : 9,316.80 = 2,513.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,212.72/9,316.80 = 2,513.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,212.72x = 9,316.80 × 2,513.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,212.72x = 23,422,062.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,422,062.53/6,212.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,770.02

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