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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,305.24, 9,459.84 and 2,609.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,305.24, 9,459.84 and 2,609.21 is: 3,914.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,305.24 : 9,459.84 = 2,609.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,305.24/9,459.84 = 2,609.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,305.24x = 9,459.84 × 2,609.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,305.24x = 24,682,727.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,682,727.88/6,305.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.64

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