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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.36, 9,312.16 and 2,313.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.36, 9,312.16 and 2,313.64 is: 3,468.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.36 : 9,312.16 = 2,313.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.36/9,312.16 = 2,313.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.36x = 9,312.16 × 2,313.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.36x = 21,544,985.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,544,985.86/6,211.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.64

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