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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.80, 9,394.82 and 2,315.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.80, 9,394.82 and 2,315.09 is: 3,472.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.80 : 9,394.82 = 2,315.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.80/9,394.82 = 2,315.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.80x = 9,394.82 × 2,315.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.80x = 21,749,853.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,749,853.83/6,262.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.86

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