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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,212.60, 9,318.90 and 2,316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,212.60, 9,318.90 and 2,316.20 is: 3,474.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,212.60 : 9,318.90 = 2,316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,212.60/9,318.90 = 2,316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,212.60x = 9,318.90 × 2,316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,212.60x = 21,584,436.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,584,436.18/6,212.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.30

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