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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,311.16, 9,458.52 and 2,609.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,311.16, 9,458.52 and 2,609.16 is: 3,910.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,311.16 : 9,458.52 = 2,609.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,311.16/9,458.52 = 2,609.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,311.16x = 9,458.52 × 2,609.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,311.16x = 24,678,792.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,678,792.04/6,311.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.34

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