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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,213.14, 9,317.28 and 2,315.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,213.14, 9,317.28 and 2,315.42 is: 3,472.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,213.14 : 9,317.28 = 2,315.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,213.14/9,317.28 = 2,315.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,213.14x = 9,317.28 × 2,315.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,213.14x = 21,573,416.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,573,416.46/6,213.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.22

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