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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.93, 9,389.10 and 2,310.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.93, 9,389.10 and 2,310.94 is: 3,467.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.93 : 9,389.10 = 2,310.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.93/9,389.10 = 2,310.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.93x = 9,389.10 × 2,310.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.93x = 21,697,646.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,697,646.75/6,256.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.78

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