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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,307.02, 9,462.51 and 2,610.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,307.02, 9,462.51 and 2,610.99 is: 3,917.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,307.02 : 9,462.51 = 2,610.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,307.02/9,462.51 = 2,610.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,307.02x = 9,462.51 × 2,610.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,307.02x = 24,706,518.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,706,518.98/6,307.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,917.30

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