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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.91, 9,386.06 and 2,308.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.91, 9,386.06 and 2,308.92 is: 3,464.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.91 : 9,386.06 = 2,308.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.91/9,386.06 = 2,308.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.91x = 9,386.06 × 2,308.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.91x = 21,671,650.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,671,650.11/6,254.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.74

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