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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,309.83, 9,465.26 and 2,611.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,309.83, 9,465.26 and 2,611.37 is: 3,917.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,309.83 : 9,465.26 = 2,611.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,309.83/9,465.26 = 2,611.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,309.83x = 9,465.26 × 2,611.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,309.83x = 24,717,235.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,717,235.62/6,309.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,917.26

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