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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,309.33, 9,464.51 and 2,610.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,309.33, 9,464.51 and 2,610.87 is: 3,916.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,309.33 : 9,464.51 = 2,610.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,309.33/9,464.51 = 2,610.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,309.33x = 9,464.51 × 2,610.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,309.33x = 24,710,605.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,710,605.22/6,309.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.52

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