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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,212.64, 9,319.56 and 2,264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,212.64, 9,319.56 and 2,264.96 is: 3,397.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,212.64 : 9,319.56 = 2,264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,212.64/9,319.56 = 2,264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,212.64x = 9,319.56 × 2,264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,212.64x = 21,108,430.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,108,430.62/6,212.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.66

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