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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,307.27, 9,462.89 and 2,611.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,307.27, 9,462.89 and 2,611.24 is: 3,917.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,307.27 : 9,462.89 = 2,611.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,307.27/9,462.89 = 2,611.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,307.27x = 9,462.89 × 2,611.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,307.27x = 24,709,863.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,709,863.83/6,307.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,917.68

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