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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,258.70, 9,389.22 and 2,310.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,258.70, 9,389.22 and 2,310.99 is: 3,466.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,258.70 : 9,389.22 = 2,310.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,258.70/9,389.22 = 2,310.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,258.70x = 9,389.22 × 2,310.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,258.70x = 21,698,393.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,698,393.53/6,258.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.92

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