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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,212.99, 9,319.18 and 2,317.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,212.99, 9,319.18 and 2,317.09 is: 3,475.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,212.99 : 9,319.18 = 2,317.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,212.99/9,319.18 = 2,317.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,212.99x = 9,319.18 × 2,317.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,212.99x = 21,593,378.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,593,378.79/6,212.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.52

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