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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,306.81, 9,464.61 and 2,609.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,306.81, 9,464.61 and 2,609.07 is: 3,915.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,306.81 : 9,464.61 = 2,609.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,306.81/9,464.61 = 2,609.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,306.81x = 9,464.61 × 2,609.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,306.81x = 24,693,830.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,693,830.01/6,306.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.42

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