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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,305.96, 9,458.94 and 2,607.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,305.96, 9,458.94 and 2,607.50 is: 3,911.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,305.96 : 9,458.94 = 2,607.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,305.96/9,458.94 = 2,607.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,305.96x = 9,458.94 × 2,607.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,305.96x = 24,664,186.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,664,186.05/6,305.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.25

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