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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.98, 9,318.32 and 2,514.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.98, 9,318.32 and 2,514.13 is: 3,771.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.98 : 9,318.32 = 2,514.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.98/9,318.32 = 2,514.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.98x = 9,318.32 × 2,514.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.98x = 23,427,467.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,427,467.86/6,211.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.34

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