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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,306.65, 9,454.81 and 2,611.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,306.65, 9,454.81 and 2,611.53 is: 3,915.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,306.65 : 9,454.81 = 2,611.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,306.65/9,454.81 = 2,611.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,306.65x = 9,454.81 × 2,611.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,306.65x = 24,691,519.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,691,519.96/6,306.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.16

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