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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,312.49, 9,468.89 and 2,613.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,312.49, 9,468.89 and 2,613.73 is: 3,920.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,312.49 : 9,468.89 = 2,613.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,312.49/9,468.89 = 2,613.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,312.49x = 9,468.89 × 2,613.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,312.49x = 24,749,104.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,749,104.72/6,312.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,920.66

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