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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,305.33, 9,458.51 and 2,606.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,305.33, 9,458.51 and 2,606.87 is: 3,910.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,305.33 : 9,458.51 = 2,606.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,305.33/9,458.51 = 2,606.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,305.33x = 9,458.51 × 2,606.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,305.33x = 24,657,045.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,657,045.64/6,305.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.51

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