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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,261.90, 9,389.82 and 2,310.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,261.90, 9,389.82 and 2,310.48 is: 3,464.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,261.90 : 9,389.82 = 2,310.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,261.90/9,389.82 = 2,310.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,261.90x = 9,389.82 × 2,310.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,261.90x = 21,694,991.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,694,991.31/6,261.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.60

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