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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.09, 9,389.24 and 2,311.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.09, 9,389.24 and 2,311.91 is: 3,464.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.09 : 9,389.24 = 2,311.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.09/9,389.24 = 2,311.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.09x = 9,389.24 × 2,311.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.09x = 21,707,076.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,707,076.23/6,266.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.21

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