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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,310.40, 9,466.92 and 2,150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,310.40, 9,466.92 and 2,150.08 is: 3,225.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,310.40 : 9,466.92 = 2,150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,310.40/9,466.92 = 2,150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,310.40x = 9,466.92 × 2,150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,310.40x = 20,354,635.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,354,635.35/6,310.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.57

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