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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,305.38, 9,457.22 and 2,607.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,305.38, 9,457.22 and 2,607.10 is: 3,910.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,305.38 : 9,457.22 = 2,607.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,305.38/9,457.22 = 2,607.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,305.38x = 9,457.22 × 2,607.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,305.38x = 24,655,857.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,655,857.94/6,305.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.29

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