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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,261.62, 9,397.18 and 2,316.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,261.62, 9,397.18 and 2,316.61 is: 3,476.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,261.62 : 9,397.18 = 2,316.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,261.62/9,397.18 = 2,316.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,261.62x = 9,397.18 × 2,316.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,261.62x = 21,769,562.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,769,562.94/6,261.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.67

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