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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,305.52, 9,460.26 and 2,609.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,305.52, 9,460.26 and 2,609.49 is: 3,915.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,305.52 : 9,460.26 = 2,609.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,305.52/9,460.26 = 2,609.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,305.52x = 9,460.26 × 2,609.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,305.52x = 24,686,453.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,686,453.87/6,305.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.05

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