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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,311.27, 9,460.88 and 2,361.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,311.27, 9,460.88 and 2,361.46 is: 3,539.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,311.27 : 9,460.88 = 2,361.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,311.27/9,460.88 = 2,361.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,311.27x = 9,460.88 × 2,361.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,311.27x = 22,341,454.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,341,454.23/6,311.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.93

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