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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.08, 9,317.16 and 2,314.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.08, 9,317.16 and 2,314.56 is: 3,472.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.08 : 9,317.16 = 2,314.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.08/9,317.16 = 2,314.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.08x = 9,317.16 × 2,314.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.08x = 21,565,125.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,565,125.85/6,211.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.04

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