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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,309.61, 9,466.23 and 2,611.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,309.61, 9,466.23 and 2,611.15 is: 3,917.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,309.61 : 9,466.23 = 2,611.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,309.61/9,466.23 = 2,611.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,309.61x = 9,466.23 × 2,611.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,309.61x = 24,717,746.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,717,746.46/6,309.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,917.48

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