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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,260.76, 9,388.58 and 2,311.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,260.76, 9,388.58 and 2,311.10 is: 3,465.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,260.76 : 9,388.58 = 2,311.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,260.76/9,388.58 = 2,311.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,260.76x = 9,388.58 × 2,311.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,260.76x = 21,697,947.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,697,947.24/6,260.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.71

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