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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.24, 9,316.86 and 2,317.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.24, 9,316.86 and 2,317.48 is: 3,476.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.24 : 9,316.86 = 2,317.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.24/9,316.86 = 2,317.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.24x = 9,316.86 × 2,317.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.24x = 21,591,636.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,591,636.71/6,211.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.22

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