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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.86, 9,391.04 and 2,311.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.86, 9,391.04 and 2,311.14 is: 3,467.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.86 : 9,391.04 = 2,311.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.86/9,391.04 = 2,311.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.86x = 9,391.04 × 2,311.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.86x = 21,704,018.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,704,018.30/6,259.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.18

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