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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,305.30, 9,457.18 and 2,607.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,305.30, 9,457.18 and 2,607.05 is: 3,910.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,305.30 : 9,457.18 = 2,607.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,305.30/9,457.18 = 2,607.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,305.30x = 9,457.18 × 2,607.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,305.30x = 24,655,325.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,655,325.68/6,305.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.25

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