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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,212.55, 9,319.34 and 2,702.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,212.55, 9,319.34 and 2,702.67 is: 4,054.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,212.55 : 9,319.34 = 2,702.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,212.55/9,319.34 = 2,702.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,212.55x = 9,319.34 × 2,702.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,212.55x = 25,187,109.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,187,109.67/6,212.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,054.23

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