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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,304.22, 9,452.52 and 2,608.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,304.22, 9,452.52 and 2,608.88 is: 3,911.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,304.22 : 9,452.52 = 2,608.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,304.22/9,452.52 = 2,608.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,304.22x = 9,452.52 × 2,608.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,304.22x = 24,660,490.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,660,490.38/6,304.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.74

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