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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.41, 9,317.72 and 2,314.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.41, 9,317.72 and 2,314.90 is: 3,472.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.41 : 9,317.72 = 2,314.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.41/9,317.72 = 2,314.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.41x = 9,317.72 × 2,314.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.41x = 21,569,590.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,569,590.03/6,211.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.58

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